In June 2016, the Obama Administration released a guidance allowing transgender people to serve in the US military, and since then, the Pentagon has been discussing steps to open-up conscription to transgender people. But on July 26th, President Donald Trump indicated via Twitter his intention to reverse that course. His decision, which surprised … [Read more...]
The Proliferation of Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Over time, and through great struggle, federal law has been established to defend against discrimination based on sex, age, nationality, disability, religion or race in a variety of different forums, including housing, education, employment, voting rights, and access to public space. In certain states, people of varying sexual orientations and … [Read more...]
DeVos Gives Vague Response Regarding Discrimination in Private Schools
When asked by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) whether religious discrimination would be allowed in private schools receiving federal funding, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos would not respond directly to the question. Instead, she insisted on repeating this phrase: “Schools that receive federal funds must follow federal law.” The question came … [Read more...]
Former Judge Decries Mandatory Minimum Sentences
In mid-April, Kevin Sharp resigned from his post on a federal court in Tennessee where he served as chief US District Judge. The former judge left to establish a fifth office for the firm Sanford Heisler. Sharp has expressed excitement at the prospect of being a lawyer again, especially at this firm, which specializes in employment and civil … [Read more...]
Fox News Employees File Class-Action Suit for Racial Discrimination
In Late April, 11 Fox News employees filed a class action suit against the media giant, alleging that they experienced “intolerable” racial discrimination for years. The suit was filed in the New York State Supreme Court in the Bronx. It wasn’t the first complaint either. In March, two women came forward, claiming that they … [Read more...]
The Tug of War Over Reproductive Rights
U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt recently blocked an Indiana state law requiring women to get an ultrasound 18 hours before getting an abortion. The judge found the measure to be overly burdensome for low income women. Judge Pratt’s ruling, which was issued on Friday March 31st, came after a lawsuit was filed by the ACLU on behalf of Planned … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Raises Standards for Education of Students With Disabilities
The Supreme Court recently raised the standards for educational benefits given to the (approximately) six million students with disabilities. The unanimous decision rejected the ruling of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals which found that non-trivial progress was sufficient to satisfy requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities in … [Read more...]
HR 1215 Protects Assailants and Punishes Victims
The House is expected to vote next week on HR 1215, known as the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017, as it has already been passed by the House Judiciary Committee. One of the more contentious provisions would enforce a cap of $250,000 on non-economic damages in malpractice suits. It also restricts victims from pursuing a case after a certain … [Read more...]
Small Victory for Black Voters in Virginia as Supreme Court Returns Racial Gerrymandering Case for Reexamination
According to certain African-American voters, following the 2010 census, Virginia State legislators redistricted the voting map specifically to ensure that each district held 55 percent of the black voting age population (BVAP). In the voters’ eyes, this was an attempt to weaken the power of black voters by spreading them out across district lines, … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Age Discrimination Lawsuit Awards $51.5 Million
Last week, an eight-member jury awarded plaintiff Robert Braden $51.5 million dollars in damages against aircraft manufacturer and and defense contractor Lockheed Martin. Robert Braden started working for Lockheed Martin in 1984 (known then as Radio Corp. of America). 29 years later Braden was let go in a round of layoffs in July, 2012, despite … [Read more...]
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