A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states is suing to challenge parts of a federal law protecting disabled individuals from discrimination, particularly affecting transgender protections. Experts warn that this lawsuit risks dismantling hard-won rights for all disabled people, potentially allowing institutions to refuse accommodations. Parents of disabled children express fear and outrage, emphasizing that a successful challenge could lead to widespread discrimination in schools and workplaces. The lawsuit challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits such discrimination in federally funded programs.
"The disability community is outraged and scared. If they can erase protections for disabled children, then who’s next?"
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