CONCORD — Disabled Democrats who sued seeking remote access to House sessions, seek an expedited ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals in a motion filed Monday.
The plaintiffs, six Democratic House members with health concerns and the state Democratic Party, seek a ruling upholding the court’s decision and to remand the case back to the U.S. District Court, grant remote access for the at-risk Democrats while the lower court determines if they are covered under the American with Disabilities Act, and grant any other relief necessary.
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