HRC Condemns Trump-Pence Efforts to Abandon Protections for Transgender Employees
HRC condemned the Department of Justice’s brief submitted arguing that transgender people are not protected by Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination.
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Companies Take to Twitter to Showcase Support for LGBTQ Workers
Companies have taken to social media to express their support for LGBTQ workers after signing a “friend of the court” brief that will be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court…
SCOTUS Decision on Census Upholds Importance of Full Participation
The Supreme Court’s decision recognizes widespread concern over the administration’s political motivation and stated reasoning behind the addition.
HRC Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting in Maryland and North Carolina
The Supreme Court considered challenges to partisan redistricting in two cases out of Maryland (Lamone v. Benisek) and North Carolina (Rucho v. Common Cause).
HRC on Trump-Pence 2020 Campaign Launch
Post submitted by Lucas Acosta (he/him), former Deputy Director of Communications, PoliticsHRC slams the Trump-Pence administration for their attacks on LGBTQ people ahead of Trump’s 2020 campaign launch.
HRC Applauds Supreme Court Decision Allowing New Virginia Legislative Map to Stand
HRC applauds the Supreme Court’s decision that allows the newly drawn, more representative Virginia State Legislative map to stand.
HRC Releases Sex Discrimination Report
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryHRC releases its Inclusive Interpretations of Sex Discrimination Law report, which how federal courts have developed a consistent legal narrative regarding…
Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Ruling Affirming Trans Students
HRC responded to news that the Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the Alliance for Defending Freedom.
Brown v. Board of Education Was Rightly Decided. Why Do Trump's Nominees Refuse to Admit It?
May 17 marks the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, an occasion to commemorate the historic ruling and assess our nation’s progress towards equality and integration.
The Supreme Court to Hear Three Major LGBTQ Civil Rights Cases
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretarySCOTUS has granted cert to three cases in which LGBTQ rights are at stake; cases expected to be heard this fall.
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