The landmark case was 46 years ago. The Supreme Court has agreed to review a 1977 decision on religious accommodation. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act…
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Supreme Court Declines Lawsuit Against Arkansas
Upholds state’s ban on public contractor boycotts against Israel. The Supreme Court declined another lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) this week, which challenged Arkansas’…
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City National Bank Settles Redlining Dispute with DOJ
The entity denies allegations of discrimination and pledges to open a branch in the area. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that City National Bank has agreed to…
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First Lady Speaks at Women’s Event in Mexico
She says, “Empowered women power our economies.“ Accompanying President Joe Biden on his trip to Mexico, First Lady Jill Biden spoke in Mexico City, Mexico, on Monday at…
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State Department Hosts Gender Policy Council Gathering
Secretary Blinken Speaks at the women’s economic strategy launch regarding the global workforce. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the unveiling of the Strategy on Global Women’s…
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Religious Discrimination Policy Enhancements Proposed
Federal health officials post a rulemaking notice to restore conscience complaint process. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last…
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Interagency Group Established to Fight Antisemitism
President’s administration attempts to address rising antisemitic sentiment and violence. The White House has announced the establishment of an inter-agency group created to counter American antisemitism. The group…
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White House Holds Roundtable on Antisemitism
Discussions hosted by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, hosted a White House roundtable on anti-semitism at the Eisenhower Executive Office…
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Senate Passes Respect for Marriage Act
Amendment offered by Senator Mike Lee not included. On Tuesday night, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that provides federal protection for same-sex marriages. The measure overcame the filibuster with…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Ensures Deaf Accessibility
Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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