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Kristen Clarke Assistant Attorney General Civil Rights US Department of Justice speaks on stage National Urban League Conference Plenary II State of Black America Houston Texas
Transgender

DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."

Nashville Tennessee Prostitution Law Violates ADA Prisoner Jail Guard
Law

Tennessee's Controversial Sex Worker Law Discriminates Against Those With HIV: DOJ

The law is the subject of a separate lawsuit from sex workers living with HIV.

Makyyla Holland
Law

Trans Woman Wins Landmark Settlement in Suit Over Mistreatment in Jail

Makyyla Holland's lawsuit said she was housed with men, beaten, and denied medication while jailed in Broome County, N.Y.

Trans rights demonstrators at Supreme Court
Law

SCOTUS Lets Trans Woman's Discrimination Suit in Virginia Go Forward

The high court declined to review a lower court's decision that she had cause to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Justices Alito and Thomas begged to differ.

Culver's restaurant
Law

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Ben Trockman and a fellow advocate for Easterseals and the group of Easterseals representatives in front of the U.S. Capitol
Disability

Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.