Judge Who Jailed Teens In Custody Case Can Be Sued For Civil Rights Violations
Judge cannot claim immunity in a federal lawsuit accusing him of putting two children in jail during a custody dispute involving their parents, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Appeals Court: Schools Can Be Sued For Student-On-Student Sexual Harassment
School districts can be held liable under ELCRA for creating a hostile educational environment arising from student-on-student sexual harassment, the Michigan COA has ruled for the first time.
MSC: State Law Prohibits Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation
Michigan’s civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled for the first time.
U.S. Supreme Court: Title VII Protects Gay, Transgender Employees
An employer who fires an employee for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.