[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-L] Texas VS Kenndy

[Debbie Malone]

Hi guys.
Steve has forwarded the ACB email about the Texas vs Kennedy lawsuit. I am
not sure how many of you get the state emails so I am forwarding this as
promised. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email or call me. My
personal cell number is 774-786-0177.

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From: Steve Cook via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Date: Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Subject: [NFBF-L] Texas VS Kenndy
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Steve Cook <stanley7709 at gmail.com>


>From an ACB list serve.

We are thrilled to announce that Kansas has dropped out of the *Texas v.
Kennedy* lawsuit which aims to weaken disability rights by attacking
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as the Supreme
Court's ruling in *Olmstead v. LC*. In 2024, the lawsuit, initially
called *Texas
v. Becerra*, was filed by 17 states. In February of this year, nine states
filed an amended complaint claiming the Section 504 rules
are unconstitutional; the case now known as *Texas v. Kennedy*. Now that
Kansas has dropped out, only six states remain part of this lawsuit
fighting against the rights of people with disabilities to live in their
communities and not be forced into nursing homes, hospitals, or other more
restrictive care settings. Congratulations and thank you to the
Kansas affiliate and the advocates who have worked incredibly hard to get
their state to drop out of this lawsuit!



If you live in one of the remaining states that are part of this case,
we strongly encourage you to continue to contact your governor
and your state attorney general to tell them they should drop out! The
remaining states are: Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and
Texas. Below you will find the contact info for each office. Thank you!



Alaska Governor's Office: 907-465-3500

Alaska Attorney General's Office: 907-269-5100



Florida Governor's Office: 850-717-9337

Florida Attorney General's Office: 850-414-3300



Louisiana Governor's Office: 225-342-0991

Louisiana Attorney General's Office: 877-297-0995



Missouri Governor's Office: 573-751-3222

Missouri Attorney General's Office: 573-751-3321



Montana Governor's Office: 406-444-3111

Montana Attorney General's Office: 406-444-2026



Texas Governor's Office: 512-463-2000

Texas Attorney General's Office: 512-463-2100






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