Oklahoma faces federal scrutiny for mismanaging mental health cases, violating disability laws.

The U.S. Justice Department has found Oklahoma in violation of federal law for unnecessarily committing individuals with mental health and drug abuse issues to psychiatric hospitals. This practice, along with the misuse of police to handle mental health crises, breaches the Americans with Disabilities Act. In response, state officials have pledged to improve services and handling of behavioral health emergencies.

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