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Texas Disability Groups Demand Lawsuit Withdrawal | Austin News
Disability rights advocates flooded the Texas Capitol demanding the state drop its controversial lawsuit, Texas v. Kennedy, which they say threatens a cornerstone of civil rights — Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Key figures including Rep. Donna Howard and GOP congressional candidate Lauren B. Peña joined the rally, condemning Attorney General Ken Paxton’s legal move as a dangerous assault on dignity and access. Parents fear the lawsuit could dismantle vital support systems, forcing children into institutions. With pressure mounting, organizers are calling on Governor Abbott and Paxton…
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