Press Releases
about Women's Rights
Sep 05, 2019
ACLU Calls on University of Michigan to Change its Student Sexual Misconduct Policy
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to the University of Michigan today urging its administration to wit...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Jul 31, 2019
Trump Administration Proposed Changes to Fair Housing Regulations Would Gut Protections for People of Color and Domestic Violence Survivors
WASHINGTON —The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will propose changes to its regulations implementing the Fair Housing Act according to reporting.
Sandra Park, s...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Jun 03, 2019
ACLU and Coalition Partners Oppose Draft Legislation That Would Permit Patents on Human Genes
Coalition Opposition Letter Outlines Damages of Bill to Patient Access to Medical Testing and Care
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Privacy & Technology
May 30, 2019
ACLU, Dads Reach Historic Paid Parental Leave Class Action Settlement with JPMorgan Chase
Chase to Pay $5 Million to Male Employees Who Allege They Were Denied Parental Leave on the Basis of Sex
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Court case: J.P. Morgan Chase EEOC Complaint
May 14, 2019
House of Representatives Introduces Legislation to End Discriminatory Treatment of Pregnant Workers
WASHINGTON — Members of the House of Representatives introduced the bipartisan Pregnant Worker Fairness Act today, which would outlaw common forms of discrimination faced by preg...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Apr 22, 2019
Court Strikes Down Discriminatory Rule in New Jersey Condominium Association
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled today that a New Jersey condominium association’s gender-segregated pool hours violated the federal Fa...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
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