Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder
United States District Court for the Central District of California
2013 WL 3674492, No. 10-02211 (2013)
Relevant factsFree
Detained individuals with mental disorders rendering them unable to represent themselves (plaintiffs) sued, arguing that requiring them to proceed pro se in immigration proceedings, without any accommodation for their incompetence, violated the Rehabilitation Act's guarantee against disability discrimination in federal programs.
IssueFree
Whether the Rehabilitation Act requires the appointment of a qualified representative as a reasonable accommodation for individuals unable to represent themselves in immigration proceedings due to mental disorders.
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