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Department of Education launches portal to report reverse discrimination in schools
TRENTON, NJ — As radical protesters and political ideologues push agendas that seek to harm, disrupt, or discriminate in educational settings, the Trump administration is responding. This portal will be …
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New York dermatology practice settles discrimination case over refusal to treat HIV-positive patient
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBROOKLYN, N.Y. – Advanced Dermatology, P.C., a New York-based dermatology practice with locations across the metropolitan area and other states, has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office …
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New Jersey launches Civil Rights Innovation Lab to combat AI algorithmic discrimination
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced new measures to address the growing risk of discrimination linked to …
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JACKSON, N.J. — A female Jackson Township police officer is accusing the Jackson Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Matthew Kukz of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, seeking a …
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Connecticut behavioral health provider settles ADA complaint over service animal discrimination
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelNEW LONDON, Conn. — Sound Community Services, Inc., a behavioral health provider based in New London, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of …
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Virginia Senator Pushes to Censor Online Video Game Platform Steam Over Alleged Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Mark Warner of Virginia has intensified his scrutiny of Valve Corporation, the owner of Steam, the world’s largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, citing concerns …
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Florida Sues FEMA Over Alleged Discrimination Against Trump Supporters in Hurricane Relief
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its administrator, Deanne Criswell, accusing the agency of engaging …
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TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) clarified that the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects individuals who work remotely for …
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TRENTON, NJ – Senator Troy Singleton, representing Burlington’s District 7, has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to include members of labor organizations among protected classes. …
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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued Findings of Probable Cause against the Cinnaminson Township Board of Education, alleging violations of the New Jersey …
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Justice Department Settles Discrimination Case Against Akro-Plastics in Favor of National Guardsman
WASHINGTON, DC – The Justice Department has successfully settled a lawsuit against Akro-Plastics for discriminating against Staff Sergeant Nicholas Whitman based on his military service, violating his employment rights. The …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with Chandler Nail Salon to End Disability Discrimination
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelUnder the settlement, Canvas Nails & Spa LLC, of Chandler, agrees to adopt and post in a conspicuous place a non-discrimination policy, to train current and future employees on the …
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New York Extends Statute of Limitations for Unlawful Discrimination Claims to Three Years
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant legal change that will extend the statute of limitations for filing unlawful discrimination complaints in New York State. Effective February …
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America First Legal Lodges Discrimination Complaint Against Disney Over Leaked ‘Inclusion Standards’
America First Legal Lodges Discrimination Complaint Against Disney Over Leaked ‘Inclusion Standards’ Harold Hutchison on February 14, 2024 America First Legal (AFL) accused Disney of discrimination in a complaint filed with …
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New Jersey Dems Push Bill to Provide Discrimination Protections for Short and Overweight People
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has taken a step towards updating state civil rights law by passing legislation aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on height or weight. Sponsored …
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By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and two Texas business groups sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday seeking to overturn the Biden administration’s new digital …
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Activision to pay $50 million to settle workplace discrimination lawsuit
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -Activision Blizzard will pay roughly $50 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit by a California regulator that alleged the videogame maker discriminated against women employees, including denying them promotion …
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Justice Department Secures Agreement with Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Resolve Disability-Based Discrimination Lawsuit
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelThe Justice Department announced today that the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has agreed to pay $32,600 to resolve allegations that it violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans …
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Justice Department Secures Agreement with Tennessee Trucking Companies to Resolve Allegations of Hiring Discrimination
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelThe Justice Department announced today that it has secured a $700,000 agreement with Covenant Transport Inc. (Covenant), as well as the affiliated entity Transport Management Services LLC (Transport), two transportation …
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US opens investigation into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday it has begun investigations of six colleges and one school district over accusations of antisemitic or anti-Muslim discrimination during an …
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Justice Department Secures Over $900,000 Agreement with National Staffing Agency to Resolve Claims of Hiring Discrimination
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelThe Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with Kforce Inc. (Kforce), a staffing agency with 36 offices across the United States. The agreement resolves the …
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Justice Department Secures Agreement with South Dakota Hotel and Sports Lounge to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Against Native Americans
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelWASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that the owners and operators of the Grand Gateway Hotel and the Cheers Sports Lounge and Casino, a hotel and sports bar located …
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Factbox-California bill veto is setback in North American fight against caste discrimination
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – California governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday vetoed a bill passed recently by state lawmakers to explicitly ban caste discrimination, citing that exiting laws already prohibited …
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Aisha Wahab: author of vetoed California bill to ban caste discrimination
by Reutersby ReutersBy Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – State Senator Aisha Wahab authored the bill vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom that would have made California the first U.S. state to explicitly ban caste …