1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

I urge you to withdraw from the lawsuit seeking to declare unconstitutional Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This vital civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding, including schools. Striking it down would devastate access to education and essential services for millions of Americans with disabilities nationwide. Section 504 has provided crucial protections for over 50 years, ensuring equal opportunity. Attempting to dismantle this foundational law is an unacceptable attack on the disability community that tramples on hard-won rights. As an elected official, you have a responsibility to safeguard the civil liberties of all your constituents, including those with disabilities. I implore you to defend Section 504 and its legacy of protecting some of our most vulnerable citizens from unjust discrimination.