Directive on Religious Exemption Issued
October 19, 2018
A directive was recently issued that allows federal contractors to raise religious freedom as a defense when they are charged with job discrimination.
Federal Law - Universal Life Church
How Justice Kavanaugh Could Alter Landmark Cases
November 9, 2018
Newly appointed Justice Kavanaugh could alter the outcome of many landmark cases that may appear before the Supreme Court.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Counter Religious Freedom Law
July 19, 2018
Democrats introduced a bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which they say has been used to discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Second Circuit Rules on Title VII in Zarda Case
March 9, 2018
A second federal circuit court has ruled the Title VII prohibition on sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation discrimination.
Category: LGBTQ and Law Federal Law
Tag: Civil Rights Act LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination Title VII
LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Law Passed in Morgantown, West Virginia
February 2, 2018
Morgantown, West Virginia recently added a non-discrimination law to protect LGBTQ individuals as part of a human rights ordinance.
Case Filed in Second Circuit Regarding Gender Identity
October 26, 2017
The Justice Department is arguing that federal civil rights laws do not protect us from discrimination due to gender identity or sexual orientation.
Affordable Housing for Seniors in New York
September 19, 2017
LGBT seniors are particularly vulnerable to housing discrimination.
Category: LGBTQ and Law Federal Law
Tag: Fair Housing Act housing LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination
Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Bakery Case
August 24, 2017
A bakery owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his religious beliefs.
United States Votes Against Anti-Nazi United Nations Resolution
December 15, 2016
While the United States did not vote in favor of the anti-Nazi resolution, they did condemn all forms of hate speech.
Category: Federal Law State Laws
Tag: anti-nazi first amendment rights hate speech United Nations
The First Amendment Defense Act: Another Tool for Bigotry?
October 30, 2016
Discriminatory bills have become the new norm in Congress since Obergefell v. Hodges.