#equal-protection

#equal-protection

HIV status should not prevent individuals from serving in the military given ongoing legal and human rights concerns regarding equal protection.

Wilkins' discharge exemplifies the broader systemic issues faced by HIV-positive individuals in the military. [ more ]

The Pacific Legal Foundation is backing a lawsuit challenging a New York state program that prioritizes historically underrepresented students in college science and technology programs.

The lawsuit claims that the program violates the Constitution's equal protection clause by automatically making Black, Hispanic, and Native American students eligible, regardless of family income. [ more ]

The 9th Circuit ruled that transgender girls can participate in sports teams matching their gender identity due to violations of the 14th Amendment. [ more ]

The ABA supports the challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care, emphasizing equal protection and access to necessary medical treatment for trans minors. [ more ]

A federal judge allowed a trans girl to play football, challenging the Fairness in Women's Sports Act for potentially violating constitutional rights. [ more ]

New Hampshire teenagers have sued the state over a transgender sports ban, claiming it violates equal protection rights and denies essential educational benefits. [ more ]

The Supreme Court is set to rule on a milestone transgender rights case regarding a law preventing trans youngsters from receiving gender-affirming medical care in Tennessee. [ more ]