Fire Columbus Police Officers Involved in Abuse of Protester with Disability

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The Issue

On June 21, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio, a man with a physical disability had his two prosthetic limbs forcibly removed from his legs and was physically attacked by police while participating in a peaceful protest.  This clear violation of the individual's constitutional rights and disability rights stripped him of dignity and bodily autonomy.  Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Officer Zane D. Jones, the City of Columbus, and the Columbus Division of Police need to identify and fire all involved police officers immediately.

Any future similar violations towards people with disabilities will be done with clear knowledge of its illegality and will indicate the complicity of all who obstruct harsh and swift accountability against the individuals involved.  The disability community is the largest minority in your jurisdiction and the United States.  They are voters and consumers.  There will be unending consequences to ignoring their cries for enforcement of their legal rights.

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Ashley JacobsonPetition StarterI am a disability rights attorney and disability advocate who lives with physical disability in the United States.

The Decision Makers

Columbus Division Of Police
Columbus Americans with Disabilities Compliance Officer
Mayor Andrew J. Ginther of Columbus

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