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Defending Section 504- SC Must end Texas vs. Becerra

For now, the lawsuit is on pause, but the threat remains very real. This is not just a legal battle it's a fight for disability rights, inclusion, and dignity.

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We need you to advocate! South Carolina’s Attorney General (AG), Alan Wilson, who has often been an ally of disability rights in our state, has made the surprising decision to continue to involve South Carolina, alongside 16 other states, in a lawsuit against the U.S. government that threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Their goal? To let individual states decide how our rights are enforced. This lawsuit is a direct threat to fundamental freedoms.

Why This Matters:

Section 504 is a cornerstone of disability rights law. It protects the rights of people with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding, including schools, healthcare facilities, public services, and more. Without it, millions of people with disabilities including YOU, your family, friends, neighbors, and community members could lose critical protections.

Attorney General Wilson says he supports the disability community, yet insists on staying in this lawsuit to better protect us. In reality, this lawsuit has not dropped, and all 17 states involved are actively thinking and wanting to continue the lawsuit that would strip our rights by pushing them to be unconstitutional at the federal level.

What You Can Do to Help:

1. Get Informed: Learn about the lawsuit, what's at stake, and how it could impact the disability community in South Carolina and beyond.

2. Take Action: We’ve provided a sample letter you can personalize and it will email your letter directly to Attorney General Wilson and Governor McMaster. This letter will remind them of the vital role Section 504 plays in protecting the rights of people with disabilities and urge them to change their position. Be sure to take a moment to add your personal story.

You can also call our Attorney General, Alan Wilson: (803) 734-3970

3. Sign our petition letter: Follow our petition letter link to sign on and get more details about the case.

One in three people in South Carolina has a disability. Your voice matters. Together, we can make sure our leaders remember the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of all South Carolinians.

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Protect Disability Rights- SC must drop from the lawsuit of Texas v. Becerra

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Subject: Protect Disability Rights- SC Must end Texas vs. Becerra

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Dear Attorney General Alan Wilson and Governor McMaster, I write to share my deep concern regarding the ongoing lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, and the alarming efforts to weaken Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This decades-old civil rights law protects disabled individuals from discrimination in all federally funded programs. The attempt to limit its application is a direct attack on our rights, freedoms, and inclusion in society. On February 19, 2025, you, along with 16 other states, reaffirmed your commitment to this lawsuit despite previous indications that some might withdraw, including you. This lawsuit falsely claims that Section 504 protections should apply only to programs directly funded by the Rehabilitation Act, ignoring long-standing legal precedent. The disability community does not live in silos—our access to healthcare, education, housing, transportation, and employment depends on strong and enforceable nondiscrimination protections across all federally funded programs. It is particularly concerning that South Carolina remains part of this lawsuit despite prior statements suggesting withdrawal. This is unacceptable. I urge you to immediately withdraw South Carolina from this lawsuit and publicly affirm your commitment to protecting the civil rights of disabled individuals. With your leadership, you can educate the other states and encourage them to drop this case and leave disability rights alone. Disability rights are human rights, and any effort to weaken them is a step backward for justice and equality. We are asking you to uphold the protections of Section 504, and reject any attempt to erode the progress the disability community has fought so hard to achieve. Sincerely, Your Constituent

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