Case: DOJ Investigation Regarding the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we investigate the case further). On December 17, 2024, following an investigation, the DOJ Civil Rights Division found that the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners (TBLE) and the Tennessee Lawyer’s Assistance Program (TLAP) discriminated against applicants seeking an attorney license who had mental health disabilities or substance use disorders, in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). After the administration change, on August 22, 2025, the DOJ closed the case, stating that Tennessee was evaluating conduct rather than disability status.

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Tennessee

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Reversing Course on Existing Litigation

Key Dates

Closing Date: Aug. 22, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

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