In this episode, we dive into the haunting true story behind Donaldson v. O’Connor — the landmark civil rights case that exposed how the state can strip someone of freedom who was never dangerous and committed no crime. From brutal 1950s psychiatric institutions to constitutional law, we discuss how Kenneth Donaldson was civilly committed, denied care, ignored by doctors, and trapped for 14 years in a Florida mental hospital rife with abuse, where he received no treatment. But he fought back.

Join us to discuss involuntary commitment, due process, constitutional power, civil liberties, and how Donaldson’s fight resulted in protections for everyone who may have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

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