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VICTORY: Second Federal Appeals Court Rules You Can't Be Fired for Being Queer

By Lambda Legal

February 26, 2018

Today, in a 10-3 decision, the full Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, New York

Court Orders Trump Administration to Halt the Discharge of HIV-Positive Airmen

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By Lambda Legal

February 15, 2019

Today, a federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Defense and Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan to halt discharge proceedings against HIV-positive members of the U.S. Air Force.

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, HIV, Military
William Barr Must Prove He Can Defend Civil Rights for All

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By Sharon McGowan

February 14, 2019

Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed William Barr, President Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, over the objections of civil rights leaders.

See Also: Washington, D.C.
We Applaud Bipartisan Legislation Introduced To Defend Transgender Service Members

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By Lambda Legal

February 7, 2019

See Also: Military, Transgender Rights, Washington, D.C.
Chairman Graham's Judiciary Committee Proves To Be A Drive-Thru For Trump Nominees

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By Lambda Legal

February 7, 2019

Today, Sharon McGowan, Legal Director and Chief Strategy Officer of Lambda Legal, issued the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee held a markup to consider 46 nominees in one sitting.
What It Meant to Attend the State of the Union, as a Transgender Service Member

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By Lambda Legal

February 6, 2019

See Also: Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Military, transgender
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By Kristina Villarini

February 5, 2019

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Neomi Rao Proudly Stands at Odds with Marriage Equality

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By Lambda Legal

February 4, 2019

Ahead of tomorrow’s hearing on Neomi Rao, President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Lambda Legal sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) urging them to oppose Rao’s nomination.

See Also: Fair Courts Project, Washington, D.C.

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