U.S. Supreme Court to Hear S.F. Case on Police Handling of Disabled

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A San Francisco Police Department patrol car parks outside the Hall of Justice.

By Associated Press/KQED News Fix

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will consider whether police must comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act when confronting armed or violent suspects who are mentally ill.

The justices said Tuesday they will hear an appeal from the city and county of San Francisco, arguing that disability laws do not apply to officers facing violent circumstances.

Read the complete story at KQED News Fix. 

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