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They Locked Her Down, Then Shut Her Up: How San Diego Jails Punish Disabled Survivors

September 20, 2025September 21, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - 2 Comments.

Giselle Smiel, a survivor of domestic violence, faced significant barriers to ADA Title II accommodations during her detention. Despite multiple requests, she lacked effective communication supports and experienced retaliation. The case highlights systemic failures in recognizing invisible disabilities and ensuring compliance, ultimately underscoring the need for accountability in custody settings.

How Do You Jail the Disabled Dad While the System Walks Free?

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Marc Fishman, a Bronx disability rights advocate, faces a 45-day jail sentence tied to a convoluted legal battle with Westchester authorities, including wrongful arrest during supervised visitation with his son. His case raises concerns over due process, ADA violations, and judicial accountability, drawing national attention amid calls for emergency intervention before imprisonment.

Disability Discrimination and Cover-Ups: Westchester DA Joyce Miller’s Assault on Justice

September 11, 2025September 10, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

In Westchester County, District Attorney Joyce Miller’s push for a five-year order of protection against Marc Fishman ignores exculpatory evidence and discriminates against disabled parents. Fishman claims this institutional abuse has caused unnecessary separation from his children, prompting a federal lawsuit to challenge the misconduct and advocate for accountability.

Artificial Intelligence / Disability Rights / Free Speech / Freedom of the Press / News & Media / Racism / Rights and Freedoms

From RAND to Rage: When a Researcher Can’t Handle Criticism

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Dr. Adejare Atanda, a RAND researcher, faces criticism for attacking an independent journalist using AI images instead of addressing arguments. His insults and decision to block the journalist suggest a lack of accountability. This behavior undermines RAND’s credibility and highlights a double standard in discourse between elites and independent creators.

Maryland’s Family Courts: Rights on Paper, Injustice in Practice

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s family court system faces severe criticism for failing to protect children and uphold parental rights. Issues include non-enforcement of court orders, mishandling of abuse allegations, and lack of accountability. Judges exercise unchecked discretion, leading to bias and procedural irregularities, ultimately causing harm to families and children caught in the system.

Accountability / Ada Accommodations / Anne Arundel County / Child Custody / Child Custody / Child Protective Services / Child Support / Child Support / Court Corruption / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Family Court / Family Court Reform / Maryland / Maryland Watch / The Reichert Files

The Blueprint of Family Court Abuse: Lessons from Reichert v. Hornbeck

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

In the family court system, the case of Reichert v. Hornbeck exemplifies a troubling trend where protective orders are misused, and parental rights are disregarded. This systemic abuse leads to unjust outcomes for fit parents and negatively impacts children. Reform is urgently needed to restore due process and constitutional protections.

Animals & Pets / Beyond Barriers and Disability Rights / Crime & Violence / Crime Violence / Criminal / Disability / Disability Rights / Law Enforcement / Maryland / Mental Health / Prince Georges County

Scrappy Comes Home: What a Stolen Service Dog Reveals About Crime, Community, and Common Sense

July 20, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

On July 7, 2025, Scrappy, a service dog in Temple Hills, Maryland, was stolen, deeply affecting three-year-old Chase who relies on him for emotional support. Despite social media efforts, police struggled to connect the incident to a larger dog theft trend, prompting community action to recover Scrappy. This raises concerns about law enforcement effectiveness and accountability in the face of rising crime.

Accountability / Ada Accommodations / Advocacy / Beyond Barriers and Disability Rights / Citizens Services / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Family Court / Laws

35 Years of the ADA: A Civil Rights Law in Name, Not in Practice

July 19, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Next week marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed, yet many disabled Americans still face discrimination and unfulfilled promises. Both past and current administrations have failed to enforce ADA rights, leaving systemic issues unaddressed. Real change is needed beyond symbolic gestures to ensure equal treatment and accountability.

Accountability / Ada Accommodations / Child Custody / Child Custody / Civil Rights / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Family Court / Judges / Judicial / Judicial Disability / Locked Out of Justice / New York / New York Watch / The Fishman Files

Justice Denied in Westchester: The Cruel Campaign Against Marc Fishman

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - 3 Comments.

Westchester County Family Court faces criticism over Judge Michelle Schauer’s handling of Marc Fishman’s case, who has not seen his children in five years due to alleged judicial overreach and ignored evidence of parental alienation. Despite adhering to court requirements, Fishman is denied accommodations, highlighting systemic issues and raising urgent calls for reform.

Ada Accommodations / Advocacy / Disability / Disability Rights / Disability Rights / Family Court Reform / Mental Health / The Corruption Series

The ADA Black Hole: How Judges Pretend Disability Rights Don’t Exist in America’s Courtrooms

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is often disregarded in U.S. courts, resulting in severe consequences for disabled litigants like Marc Fishman and Taran Nolan. Courts frequently deny or ignore ADA accommodations, causing emotional and legal chaos. This systemic issue necessitates enforcement, training, and accountability for judges to ensure equal justice.

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