Discrimination
Informal Removals Impede the Rights of Children with Disabilities in School
“Amy is having another one of her meltdowns. Please come pick her up as soon as you can.” “Marcus’s class is going on a field trip tomorrow, and we’re concerned…
Read MoreSupreme Court Shuts Down Attempt to Revive Cruel Public Charge Rule But the Legal Fight Continues
This announcement was released on January 09, 2023, through the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, which co-counseled the litigation against the 2019 public charge rule in the Northern District of…
Read MoreSupreme Court Issues Historic Decision on LGBTQ Employment Discrimination
Legal Council applauds the Supreme Court for its decision that federal anti-discrimination law protects LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.
Read MoreHHS Cuts Healthcare Anti-Discrimination Protections During Pandemic
The Trump Administration removes healthcare protections at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCoalition’s Challenge Against Federal Government’s Public Charge Rule Continues in Illinois
Court allows claim that the public charge rule intentionally discriminates against Latinx and nonwhite immigrants to move forward in our lawsuit.
Read MoreNon-discrimination rule threatens civil rights protections for patients
Patients deserve to get the medical care they need, without discrimination. Full stop.
Read More5 Ways the Administration Is Legalizing Discrimination
Proposed changes to federal healthcare law would make discrimination legal.
Read MoreExploring the health and well-being of the transgender community
On this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility, we want to celebrate the accomplishments made towards expanding and protecting the rights and well-being of the trans community. But we must also…
Read MoreA City Divided: Laquan McDonald and Health Disparities in Chicago
Last week, three Chicago police officers went to trial on charges that they were part of a cover up of the death of Laquan McDonald. The trial comes after Officer…
Read MoreLiving True: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Almost 20 years ago, transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith started the Transgender Day of Remembrance (T.D.O.R) to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in her own home in 1998.…
Read More