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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds University Non-Discrimination Policy in NCLR Case
Rejects challenge to Law School Policy Requiring Funded Student Groups To Welcome All Students (Washington, D.C, June 28, 2010)—Today, in a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the United States Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the University of California Hastings College of the Law’s policy of requiring all funded student groups to be open to all students. The policy was challenged by the Christian Legal Society (CLS), which argued that the policy violated its right to...Press Release
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs College Non-Discrimination Policies
Case may impact public universities around the country (Washington, DC, April 19, 2010) — Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, in which it will consider whether a student organization has a constitutional right to obtain public funds and other government-provided benefits while reserving the right to exclude members on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation or any other factor. The case was filed by the Christian Legal Society...Press Release
Student Harassment and Discrimination: Talking Points
Why school districts should include sexual orientation and gender identity in their anti-harassment policies. Download PDFPress Release
Safe Schools Legislation: Guidance for Drafting State Safe Schools Legislation
This document is designed to provide guidance for advocates involved in drafting Safe Schools legislation. The document outlines the important elements to be included in such legislation and offers suggested language from existing statutes and bills. Download PDFPress Release