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Quotation from Olmstead v. L. C. by Supreme Court of the United States
“Temporary exclusion from community placement does not amount to "discrimination" in the traditional sense of the word, nor have respondents shown that petitioners "discriminated" against them "by reason of" their disabilities.”
Olmstead v. L. C., Dissent of Justice Thomas (excerpt) (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute))
Justice Thomas, joined by the Chief Justice and Justice Scalia, states his disagreement with the majority.
Citation: "Temporary exclusion from community placement does not amount to "discrimination" in the traditional sense of the word, nor have respondents shown that petitioners "discriminated" against them "by reason of" their disabilities." — Supreme Court of the United States, Olmstead v. L. C., Dissent of Justice Thomas (excerpt) (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute)). (id olmstead-v-lc-q5)
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