Olmstead v. L.C. (Supreme Court case)

Olmstead v. L.C. is a significant Supreme Court case from 1999 that ruled individuals with disabilities have the right to live in the community rather than in institutions. The case involved two women with mental disabilities who argued that being forced to stay in a state hospital violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Court agreed, stating that unnecessary segregation is discrimination. This decision reinforced the principle of "community integration" for people with disabilities, highlighting that they should have the same choices and opportunities as anyone else in society.