By Luc Cohen NEW YORK – A lawyer for three Black coaches accusing the National Football League of racist hiring on Monday told a federal judge their case should not …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department Sues Indiana Town for Discrimination Based on HIV Status
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressINDIANAPOLIS – Today the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the Town of Clarksville, Indiana for violating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The lawsuit, filed in …
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NFL says Black coaches’ discrimination claims should be thrown out or arbitrated
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – The National Football League on Thursday said lawsuits by three Black coaches accusing the league of racist hiring practices should be dismissed because the …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Settlement Agreement Reached with Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families to Address Discrimination Against Parents with Disabilities
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressThe United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island and the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles Disability Discrimination Allegations with the Massachusetts Trial Court Concerning Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressBOSTON – United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins announced today that an agreement has been reached with the Massachusetts Trial Court to resolve allegations that its drug court violated the …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department Settles E-Verify Discrimination Claims Against Washington State-Based Home Care Provider
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced today that it reached a settlement with Bianchi Home Care Inc. (Bianchi), a home care provider based in Washington state. The settlement resolves the …
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US and World News
California Sues Tesla For Discrimination, Alleges Factory Is ‘Racially Segregated’
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit against Tesla on Wednesday alleging the electric car maker racially discriminates against employees. The complaint, which targeted Tesla’s …
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MIsc. News
Factbox-California lawsuit latest to accuse Tesla of discrimination
by Reutersby ReutersBy Daniel Wiessner – A California civil rights agency said it filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing Tesla Inc of failing for years to address widespread racist conduct at its …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against Dansville Rental Property Owners
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a settlement agreement has been reached with the current and former owners …
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MIsc. News
Judge dismisses fired Amazon worker’s lawsuit alleging discrimination
by Reutersby Reuters– A federal judge on Monday sided with Amazon.com Inc in dismissing a discrimination lawsuit that workplace organizer Christian Smalls had filed against his former employer. U.S. District Judge Rachel …
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Sawyer seeks to prevent Phil Murphy, New Jersey Democrats from vaccination discrimination against healthcare heroes
by Your Newsby Your NewsFrom the desk of Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer Woolrich Township, NJ – Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer, representing South Jersey introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit discrimination against some workers who have not …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Bucks County Housing Provider Ordered to Pay Damages and Redress Discrimination Based on Pregnancy and Disability Status
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressPHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced that the owner and the former manager of …
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Sentinel Real Estate agrees to resolve Fair Housing Act discrimination claims
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressATLANTA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has entered into an agreement with Sentinel Real Estate Inc., Tina Brooks, and John’s Creek, LLC (“Respondents”), a …
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Riot Games has agreed to pay $100 million in a settlement with women who are current and former employees of the company in a California class-action lawsuit. The “League of …
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Harold Hutchison and Kendall Tietz on December 8, 2021 The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Carson v. Makin, a case that carries national implications regarding religious freedom as …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Justice Department Resolves Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against the Town of Wolcott
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressWASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today it has reached an agreement with the Town of Wolcott, Connecticut, to settle a lawsuit alleging that the Town violated the Fair Housing …
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New Jersey NewsOcean County News
Ocean County Judge denies Jackson Township motion to dismiss Orthodox Jewish discrimination case
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonJACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal launched a lawsuit and investigation into the conduct of members of the Jackson Township Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board …
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Featured NewsUS and World News
Pew Finds That Being A Democrat Is A Good Predictor For Claims Of Discrimination Among Hispanics
A poll from Pew Research Center intended to highlight racial discrimination among Hispanics found that party alignment was more significant than skin color when determining whether one would claim to …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
United States Settles with Private School to Resolve Allegations of Disability Discrimination
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressLEXINGTON, Ky. – The United States has reached a settlement with Sayre School (Sayre), a Lexington-based private school, resolving allegations of disability discrimination and taking steps to ensure that individuals …
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed A681 into law, which expands the scope of the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by providing protections against age discrimination by employers. “Discrimination of any kind has …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
U.S. Attorney’s Office and HHS Office for Civil Rights Settle Disability Discrimination Case with Backus Hospital
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, in partnership with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), have entered …
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Fact Check: It’s actually harder to get into a Major League Baseball game than it is to vote in Georgia
ATLANTA, GA – Major League Baseball has criticized the state of Georgia for its new voter laws, but did you know the rules to get inside a Major League Baseball …
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Former Orthodox Jewish Inmate Sues Ocean County Jail Over Alleged Mistreatment, Harassment
TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Orthodox Jewish man who served time in the Ocean County Jail on domestic charges is now claiming he was mistreated by jail staff who didn’t …
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India’s Parliament has approved a controversial citizenship bill that grants citizenship to minorities facing persecution from three neighbouring countries – but excludes Muslims. A day after clearing the lower house, …