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 available to…
Jackson Police Chief Named in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Claim
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 settlement to…
Connecticut behavioral health provider settles ADA complaint over service animal discrimination
NEW 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 Connecticut to…
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 over the…
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 in political…
New Jersey Includes Out of State Remote Workers Under Discrimination Umbrella
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 New Jersey-based…
New Jersey to Expand Discrimination Protection to Members of Labor Unions
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. The bill,…
New Jersey AG Files Case Against School Board for ‘Pregnant People’ Discrimination
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 Law Against…
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 lawsuit claimed…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with Chandler Nail Salon to End Disability Discrimination
Under 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 requirements of…
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 15, 2024,…
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 the Equal…
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 by Senator…
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Resolve Disability-Based Discrimination Lawsuit
The 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 with Disabilities…
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Tennessee Trucking Companies to Resolve Allegations of Hiring Discrimination
The 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 logistics and…
Justice Department Secures Over $900,000 Agreement with National Staffing Agency to Resolve Claims of Hiring Discrimination
The 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 department’s determination…
Justice Department Secures Agreement with South Dakota Hotel and Sports Lounge to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Against Native Americans
WASHINGTON – 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 in Rapid…
‘Cold And Uncaring’: US Navy Parents Say Kids Suffer Discrimination, Poor Teaching At Military-Run School
‘Cold And Uncaring’: US Navy Parents Say Kids Suffer Discrimination, Poor Teaching At Military-Run School Micaela Burrow on August 12, 2023 U.S. Navy families are concerned the only Department of Defense-operated school…
Pennsylvania Landlord Fined for Discrimination Against Black Family
HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement reached with a Shippensburg landlord, John Timothy Gruver, and his associates, who were accused of discriminating against a Black family. The…
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Phil Murphy’s LGBTQ Discrimination Law
TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which sought to protect the rights and projection of the LGBTQ+ community on members…
Housing Disability Discrimination New Target of Murphy Social Justice Fight
TRENTON – The Division on Civil Rights (DCR) and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have made public the Findings of Probable Cause in five cases involving alleged discrimination based on disability, as…
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