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politics10 days ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Allows State Bans on Transgender Women in Women's Sports

The Supreme Court ruled that states may ban transgender women from competing in female school and college sports, with all nine justices agreeing that Title IX does not require overturning women’s sports, while the justices split 6–3 on whether the bans violate the Constitution’s equal-protection clause. The decisions uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia and drew praise from conservatives and Trump, and criticism from LGBT rights groups and some dissenting justices who argued the ruling narrows equal protection protections.

via BBC|

#equal-protection #politics #sports

us-politics24 days ago•4 min saved

DOJ challenges Evanston reparations program as unconstitutional race-based aid

The Justice Department joined a lawsuit opposing Evanston, Illinois’s reparations program, arguing that awarding benefits based on race—designed to compensate Black residents for housing discrimination—violates the Equal Protection Clause and the Fair Housing Act. Evanston has distributed about $5 million in cash grants and housing assistance to 212 applicants, with eligibility limited to descendants of Black residents or people who experienced housing discrimination after 1969. The DOJ’s move, part of broader Republican concerns about race-conscious policies, frames the program as race discrimination rather than restorative policy.

via The New York Times|

#equal-protection #evanston #fair-housing-act

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

DOJ Intervenes in xAI Challenge to Colorado's AI Regulation

DOJ intervenes in Elon Musk’s xAI lawsuit challenging Colorado's SB 24-205 high‑risk AI law, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment by mandating risk‑mitigation while allowing some discriminatory effects; xAI contends it infringes the First Amendment by restricting AI design and compelling speech, signaling a broader federal push for a nationwide AI framework.

via The Guardian|

#ai-regulation #colorado #doj-intervention

politics5 months ago•36 min saved

SCOTUS Signals Setback for Transgender Athletes in Sports

SCOTUS appears poised to rule against transgender athletes in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, with its questions indicating willingness to uphold sex-segregated sports under intermediate scrutiny. The court’s framing suggests limited chances for trans athletes to challenge classifications in schools, signaling a major education-related setback for trans rights despite prior protections for transgender workers in other domains.

via vox.com|

#equal-protection #lgbtq #politics

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

High court leans toward upholding bans on transgender girls in girls' sports

The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold laws barring transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia, with conservative justices expressing skepticism of the plaintiffs’ claims. The case hinges on equal protection and Title IX, and a ruling could set a nationwide precedent affecting LGBTQ+ rights and school sports policy.

via The Guardian|

#equal-protection #girls-sports #politics

law1 year ago•7 min saved

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors, ruling that it did not violate the Constitution's equal protection clause, with a 6-3 decision. The ruling marks a setback for transgender rights, with dissenting justices warning of potential harm to affected youths. The decision emphasizes that such issues should be addressed by elected representatives rather than courts, leading to a patchwork of laws across states.

via The New York Times|

#equal-protection #law #medical-treatments

law1 year ago•3 min saved

Judge Rules Against Government's Passport Sex Marker Restrictions for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's policy limiting passport sex markers to male, female, or 'X', ruling that it violates the constitutional rights to equal protection for transgender and nonbinary individuals, and allowing them to select their preferred gender markers when applying for or renewing passports.

via Politico|

#equal-protection #judicial-ruling #law

politicslgbtq-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nassau County Executive Sues New York AG Over Trans Athlete Ban"

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has filed a lawsuit against New York state Attorney General Letitia James, seeking affirmation of his authority to ban transgender female athletes from participating in girls and women’s sports, citing concerns about unfair competitive advantage and safety. Blakeman argues that the state's order to rescind his ban violates the U.S. Constitution's "equal protection" clause, while James' office has labeled the ban as "transphobic and discriminatory." The executive order requires sports teams to designate themselves as male, female, or coed based on members' "biological sex at birth," and has sparked controversy amid ongoing debates over transgender rights in sports.

via NBC News|

#discrimination #equal-protection #lawsuit

us-legal-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

Federal Judge Orders Minority Business Agency to Serve All Races

A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency must offer its services to people of all races and ethnic groups, not just minority-owned businesses, after two white business owners sued the agency for discrimination. The judge found that the agency's practice violated the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law and permanently barred it from serving only members of minority groups. This ruling is part of a trend of court decisions eroding federal affirmative-action mandates, including a Supreme Court ruling last June that affected race-conscious college admissions programs.

via The New York Times|

#affirmative-action #discrimination #equal-protection

legalracial-discrimination2 years ago•2 min saved

"Federal Judge Orders Minority Business Agency to Serve All Races"

A judge in Texas has ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency, established to assist minority-owned businesses, must open its services to all races and ethnicities, including white people. The ruling came after three white business owners claimed they were discriminated against by the agency. The judge argued that while the agency aimed to reverse discrimination against people of color, it in turn discriminated against white individuals, violating the Fifth Amendment's equal protection guarantees.

via The Daily Beast|

#discrimination #equal-protection #judge-pittman

legal-business2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Orders Minority Business Agency to Provide Assistance to All Races

A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) must provide assistance to all individuals, regardless of race, after White business owners claimed its policies were unconstitutional. The judge found that the agency's reliance on a statutory presumption of social or economic disadvantage based on race violated the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause. The ruling permanently bars the agency from considering race in determining assistance eligibility, impacting its services for minority-owned businesses. This decision follows a trend of conservative challenges to federal programs in Texas federal courts.

via CNN|

#equal-protection #federal-judge #lawsuit

education3 years ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Blocks North Carolina Charter School's Skirt Mandate for Girls

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Charter Day School in North Carolina, upholding an appellate ruling that barred the public charter school from requiring girls to wear skirts to school. The dress code was found to violate female students' equal protection rights by a federal appeals court, which concluded that public charter schools, as state actors, are subject to the Constitution's equal protection clause. The school's founder had said the dress code was intended to promote "chivalry" by male students and respect for female students.

via WTVD-TV|

#charter-school #dress-code #education

education3 years ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Rejects School's Mandatory Skirt Policy for Girls

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a dress code at a North Carolina charter school that required girls to wear skirts, leaving in place a ruling that held the dress code violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The decision raises questions about whether charter schools are subject to the same laws as other public schools or act more like private entities. The case was Charter Day School v. Peltier.

via USA TODAY|

#charter-schools #dress-code #education

education3 years ago•3 min saved

Florida School District Faces Lawsuit Over Book Bans

Penguin Random House and five authors, along with two parents of students and the advocacy group PEN America, have filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida county school board over its decisions to ban and restrict access to books, alleging that it violates constitutional rights to free speech and equal protection under the law. The officials in Escambia County have banned more than a dozen books in the county school district's libraries and classrooms in response to a wave of challenges by conservative teachers and parents, disproportionately affecting books that address racism and LGBTQ relationships.

via NPR|

#book-bans #education #equal-protection