02/18/2026
A recent federal legal settlement confirms that needle exchange programs are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a significant affirmation of harm-reduction services that support people with substance use disorders and public health goals. This decision highlights how law and health policy intersect in expanding access to evidence-based care. Read more on this.
A Christian group announced a potentially landmark legal settlement that the ACLU says could establish new federal protections for harm reduction services.