Teacher Loses Appeal Regarding Religious Expression in the Classroom
December 13, 2016
Religious expression in the classroom continues to be a contentious issue, with strong case law supporting both sides.
ULC Case Law Blog - Universal Life Church
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
Proposed Bill Would Make Teachers Be Forced to Out LGBTQ Students
December 9, 2016
Texas has a long history of passing highly discriminatory laws against LGBTQ people.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: anti-LGBT law LGBT youth Texas
LGBTQ Groups File Lawsuit Against Utah School
December 7, 2016
LGBTQ advocacy groups in Utah will continue to fight the discriminatory policies of the state.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Louisiana Attorney General Blocks LGBTQ Employment Protection
November 30, 2016
Now that gay marriage is legalized nationwide, the next big battle is likely to be employment protections for LGBTQ individuals.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
The Importance of Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College
November 25, 2016
Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College could dramatically change employment laws around the country if it reaches the Supreme Court.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Rare Abortion-Related Homicide Case in New York Court
November 24, 2016
Abortion-related homicide cases are exceedingly rare.
Category: Abortion
National Park Service Considers Naming LGBTQ Locations as Historic Sites
November 1, 2016
Marking significant places in LGBTQ history for preservation would help show a more inclusive snapshot of our nation's past.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
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.
Burkini Debates in France: Why a Woman’s Choice of Swimsuit Matters
October 9, 2016
France has a long history of banning religious symbols and emblems.
Category: Religious Discrimination Religious Law