In __________, the Supreme Court held that state prisons fall squarely into the statutory definition of "public entity," therefore, any discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a correctional facility is a violation.
A) Booth v. Churner
B) Woodford v. Ngo
C) Ali v. Federal of Bureau of Prisons
D) Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey

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In Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey, the Supreme Court ruled that state prisons are considered "public entities" under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and therefore, discrimination against individuals with disabilities within these facilities is prohibited. This decision affirmed that the ADA applies to state prisons.

In __________, the Supreme Court Held That State Prisons Fall