Press Releases
about Women's Rights
Mar 29, 2018
New ACLU Charges Allege Pregnancy Discrimination Against Dockworkers at West Coast Ports
Policies Block Women from Higher Wages and Union Membership
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Dec 18, 2017
ACLU Files New Legal Challenge Against Defense Department for Failing to Integrate Women Into Combat Positions
Segregated Basic Training and “Leaders First” Policy in Armed Forces Discriminate Against Women
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Court case: Service Women's Action Network v. Esper
Nov 29, 2017
ACLU Comment on House Vote on Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives will vote today to require that all members, officers, and employees of the chamber complete mandatory training on preventing workplace ...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Oct 25, 2017
ACLU Urges College Wrestling Association to Stop Discriminating Based on Sex
Female Wrestling Champion Banned From Competing Against Men, Forcing Her to Be Benched for the Season
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Oct 19, 2017
New Report by Prison Policy Initiative and ACLU Provides New Analysis of Fastest Growing Incarcerated Population: Women
Report Provides Important Insights Into Drivers of Women’s Incarceration as Policymakers and Advocates Seek Reforms
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Women's Rights
Sep 21, 2017
ACLU Files Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit on Behalf of Police Officer in Illinois
Lawsuit is One of Several Similar Cases Nationwide Filed on Behalf of Women in Law Enforcement
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Court case: Panattoni v. Village of Frankfort
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