1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

Texas v. Becerra poses a grave threat to the civil rights protections afforded by Section 504. This law ensures equal access and inclusion for people with disabilities in all spheres of life, from education and healthcare to employment and public services. The updated Section 504 rules are crucial for providing robust guidance on preventing disability discrimination and facilitating reasonable accommodations. If this lawsuit succeeds in dismantling Section 504, the consequences would be catastrophic. Individuals with disabilities would face immense barriers to accessing education, healthcare, transportation, and other essential services. Reasonable accommodations that enable full participation and independence would no longer be guaranteed. This would undermine decades of progress toward equality and inclusion for the disability community. It is imperative that this attack on Section 504 be stopped. The updated rules must be defended to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities to live with dignity, autonomy, and equal opportunity. Dismantling these vital protections would be a severe injustice and a violation of the fundamental principles of civil rights. We urge you to take decisive action to protect Section 504 and ensure that disability rights are upheld.