School in New Mexico Removes Religious Mural
November 21, 2017
A New Mexico public school had to paint over a mural with a bible quote, after the parent of a student complained that it violated the separation of church and state.
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Michigan Civil Rights Commission Urged to Adopt Interpretive Statement
November 28, 2017
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission was recently urged to expand a non-discrimination law's application to include LGBTQ individuals.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
Tag: anti-LGBT law Civil Rights Civil Rights Act LGBT Rights Title VII
Montana Department of Revenue Challenges Tax Program
November 15, 2017
The Montana Department of Revenue is fighting a program whereby public money is used to pay for the education of students in religious schools.
New Jersey Passes Pro-Trans Law for the State’s Public Schools
November 10, 2017
Transgender public school students in New Jersey will be protected from discrimination thanks to a new law signed by Governor Christie.
Louisiana Court Debates Executive Order Concerning LGBTQ Rights
October 31, 2017
Louisiana’s governor and attorney general are currently debating whether an executive order designed to protect LGBTQ rights violated constitutional issues.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
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.
Fourth Circuit Court Decides Issue About Religious Education in Maryland
October 20, 2017
A federal appeals court ruled the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not require a public school to offer religious education.
Anti-LGBTQ Laws in the United States
October 12, 2017
More states are proposing and passing laws to restrict the rights of LGBTQ individuals.
Category: LGBTQ and Law Religious Law State Laws
Religious Icons in Public Institutions
October 4, 2017
An Oklahoma university is the site of a recent battle over religious icons in public institutions.
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