The Second Circuit rejected claims by members of the Amish community that the lack of a religious exemption violated free exercise and related rights under the First Amendment.
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Second Circuit Allows Tenants to Sue Landlords for Third-Party Harassment
A New York tenant achieved an early victory in a lawsuit against his landlord based on harassment by a neighbor. This case should encourage landlords in New York and surrounding states to respond proactively to accusations of discrimination or harassment involving their tenants.
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Civil Rights, Discrimination
Second Circuit Rules Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace Violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, sitting en banc, held that a provision of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits discrimination "because of ... sex" includes protection against sexual orientation discrimination. Read the whole opinion on Justia Law.
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Civil Rights, Employment Law
