Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Gay Employees
Summary: The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that employees are protected under Title VII against discrimination from employers because of…
Discrimination
European Union Allows Private Companies to Set Limits on Religious Attire
Summary: The European Union ruled today that private companies have the right to ban religious attire like Muslim head scarves…
JPMorgan Settles Mortgage Discrimination Case for $55 Million
Summary: JPMorgan has settled a discrimination lawsuit for $55 million. Imagine paying more for your mortgage than someone else with…
Former Univ. of Oregon Law Student Sues School
Summary: After posting an allegedly violent message on Facebook that resulted in a suspension, a UO law student has sued…
Non-Spanish Speaking Woman Sues for Not Getting Spanish Teacher Job
Summary: A teacher who cannot speak Spanish is suing the school board for not hiring her to teach Spanish to…
Christian Mingle Must Now Allow Same-Sex Matching
Summary: Religious-themed dating site Christian Mingle must now allow same-sex dating. Gay Christians want love too, and now previously straights-only…
Judge Rules Mississippi Religious Freedom Law Unconstitutional
Summary: A judge has ruled that Mississippi's discriminatory religious liberty law was unconstitutional. Mississippi’s religious freedom law has been declared unconstitutional.…
Obama Warns All Schools to Not Enforce Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law
Summary: The White House will not tolerate anti-transgender bathroom laws, and schools that enforce those laws may lose federal funding. …
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Protecting Religious Freedom
Summary: Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi signed a new bill that will protect organizations from going against their religious beliefs…
American Airlines Sued for Anti-Muslim Discrimination
Summary: Four men were kicked off an American Airlines flight because they looked Muslim. Now they're fighting back. When a…
Christian College Wins Right to Bar Gays and Pregnant Women
Summary: A Christian college, Carson-Newman University, has won the right to discriminate against gays and pregnant women. Carson-Newman University, a…
“Clock Boy” Ahmed Mohamed Is Suing for $15 Million
Summary: “Clock Boy” Ahmed Mohamed is suing his former school and the city for $15 million. Back in September, 14-year-old…