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State Assembly Passes Civil Rights Act of 2007

California State Assembly Democratic Caucus, Oct 23, 2007 The State Assembly approved by a vote of 46-29 the Civil Rights Act of 2007, a bill authored by Assemblymember John

Federal Settlement Agreement will make Subway Shops Accessible to Individuals with Disabilities

U.S. Department of Justice, Aug 31, 2007 The DOJ announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act with Doctor Associates

Steven Chaveaz Appointed New Director of Colorado Civil Rights Division

Colorado Governor Office, Oct 09, 2007 Chavez will lead the division of 31 employees in enforcing discrimination laws throughout the state, including protecting consumers against housing, employment and

Subway Franchise to Pay $166,500 For Disability Bias, Jury Rules in EEOC Lawsuit

EEOC, Aug 01, 2007 Former Area Supervisor with Hearing Impairment Wins Harassment

National Council on Disability Says Americans with Disabilities Act Findings Encouraging - With More to be Done

National Council of Disability, Aug 21, 2007 The NCD released two reports on the Americans with Disabilities Act that show that ADA implementation is not only possible an it is also good for

Developers and Architects in Illinois and New York are Found Liable for Non-Accessible Apartment Complexes

U.S. Department of Justice, Aug 23, 2007 Two federal courts found developers and architects liable for violating the Fair Housing Act by building housing without required accessible

EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Lawsuit

EEOC, Jul 26, 2007 The EEOC announced a twenty million dollars proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Agents Arrest Former Corrections Officer on Sexual Misconduct Charge

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jul 27, 2007 Agents have charged a former state corrections officer with sexual misconduct after he allegedly had sex with an inmate in a South Florida

HUD Charges Connecticut Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 16, 2007 Disabled child allegedly denied use of service

HUD Charges Philadelphia Landlord with Violating the Fair Housing Act

HUD, Jul 16, 2007 Couple with child allegedly denied an

Governor Fletcher Announces Project Targeting Racial Disparity

The State of Kentucky, Jul 02, 2007 Governor Ernie Fletcher and leaders from the CHFS announced a comprehensive project to target racial disproportionality in the child welfare

Legislature Protects Veterans From Discrimination

The State of Washington, Jun 25, 2007 A new law passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor protects veterans from discrimination in employment housing and public

HUD Settles Parking Accessibility Case for $10,000

HUD, Jun 18, 2007 N.J. apartment owner and property manager agree to settle a disability discrimination

Housing Discrimination Complaints At An All-Time High

HUD, Jun 06, 2007 Over ten thousand complaints filed last year, most alleged race or disability

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day

State of Alaska, Jun 11, 2007 The State of Alaska is recognizing Elizabeth Peratrovich Day to bring attention to the contributions made by this Native woman to end discrimination of

HUD Charges Virgina Beach Landlord With Violating Fair Housing Act

HUD, May 24, 2007 Dr. James Crockett Henry charged with violating the Fair Housing Act by allegedly subjecting African American tenants to stricter rules than

Geriatric Center to Pay $900,000 for Race Bias, National Origin Discrimination, Retaliation

U.S. EEOC, May 30, 2007 A New York geriatric center will pay 900,000 to settle a class race and national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S.

Michigan Civil Rights On Pay Equity

State of Michigan, May 03, 2007 Commission felt compelled to reiterate its past statement as pay equity is still a pressing concern in

House Committee Passes Federal Hate Crimes Bill

House of Representative, May 18, 2007 Hate crimes have been and continue to be a very serious problem in our society. The incidence of hate violence in the United States has a long and shameful

Civil Rights Issues Facing Arab Americans In Michigan

State of Michigan, Mar 28, 2007 Forms of discrimination may include a denial to Arab American

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