NYPD sued by civil rights groups over Muslim spying programs
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the New York Police Department over spying programs purportedly targeted toward Muslims.
Penn. Woman Sues Employer for Job Termination Over Wearing Prosthetic Penis
Legal news for Pennsylvania gender discrimination lawyers: A woman has sued her former employer after she was fired for wearing a prosthetic penis to work.
Pittsburgh PA Inmate Claims Guards Denied Her Epilepsy Medication, Files Lawsuit
News for Pennsylvania civil rights lawyers—Woman claims Allegheny County jail guards used racial slur and denied her medication, causing her to have a seizure.
Georgia Woman Arrested for Wearing Hijab to Court Files Civil Rights Lawsuit
News for Georgia civil rights lawyers—ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of Muslim woman who was arrested over refusal to remove religious head covering.
Rejection of Muslim Pilgrimage Spurs US to Sue Suburban Chicago School District
News for Illinois civil rights lawyers—Lawsuit claims Muslim teacher was denied unpaid leave to perform Hajj, a significant pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Calif. Hospital’s English-Only Rule Spurs Filipino Medical Workers to File Suit
News for California civil rights lawyers—52 Filipino nurses, staff members file workplace discrimination lawsuit against Delano Regional Medical Center.
New York Civil Rights Litigation: Lawsuit Accuses Apt. Complex of Racial Bias
News for New York civil rights lawyers—Civil rights suit alleges Valley Cottage housing complex discriminated against prospective African-American tenants.
Lawsuit Claims Anti-Medical Marijuana Ordinances Violate Mich. Couple’s Rights
News for Michigan civil rights lawyers—ACLU files civil rights suit against cities of Birmingham, Livonia, Bloomfield Hills on behalf of Birmingham couple.
Lawsuit Claims “Deadly Excessive Force” Left Columbus Man Severely Brain Damaged
News for Ohio civil rights lawyers—Federal civil rights lawsuit alleges Perry Twp. police officer used “deadly excessive force” with Taser during Aug. pursuit.
Pembroke Pines FL Youth Offender Facility Sued for Alleged Attacks on Two Teens
News for Florida civil rights lawyers—Southern Poverty Law Center files civil rights suit against Pembroke Pines-based Thomas Academy.
Stockton CA Wrongful Death: $10M Civil Rights Suit Filed Over Fatal Shooting
News for California Civil Rights Lawyers—Lawsuit alleges Stockton CA police were responsible for wrongful death of teen.
New Jersey Civil Rights Litigation: ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Prayer at Meetings
News for New Jersey civil rights lawyers—American Civil Liberties Union files lawsuit claiming a Jewish Borough Council member’s civil rights were violated.