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Oklahoma's Mental Health Treatment Violates Federal Law, Justice Department Reports

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  • The **U.S. Justice Department** released a report asserting that Oklahoma is violating federal law regarding the treatment of individuals with mental illness.
  • The findings indicate that the state **unnecessarily commits** people with mental health and substance abuse disorders to psychiatric hospitals.
  • A significant issue reported is that police in **Oklahoma City** often respond to mental health crises inappropriately, leading to escalated situations.
  • The report describes a **discrimination** pattern against individuals with behavioral health disabilities, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Oklahoma officials expressed concern over the timing of the report, suggesting it could be a politically motivated maneuver by the Biden administration before the transition of power.

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