By Sam Schwartz-Fenwick and Kylie Byron
Seyfarth Synopsis: In State of Texas v. United States, a District Court issued a nationwide injunction to enjoin the Department of Education and Department of Justice from enforcing their guidelines on accommodations for transgender students. The injunction does not prevent states from permitting accommodations.
In a setback for the Obama Administration, and
Continue Reading Texas District Court Enjoins Federal Gender Identity Protection Of Students
By Sam Schwartz-Fenwick and Kylie Byron
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Seventh Circuit has ruled that Title VII does not provide protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. However, the reasoning behind the Court’s ruling seems calculated to bring the question before the Seventh Circuit on en banc review or before the Supreme Court itself.
In a defeat for proponents
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By Kylie Byron, Abigail Cahak, Mary Kay Klimesh, and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Fourth Circuit in a case of first impression held that Title IX entitles transgender students to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity. Though that ruling only discusses Title IX, the Court’s language and reasoning may have implications for Title VII jurisprudence.
Continue Reading Fourth Circuit Holds that “Sex” Under Title IX Incorporates Gender Identity