by WomenLawyersOnGuard | Apr 27, 2022 | Amicus Briefs, Issues, Women's Rights
Women Lawyers on Guard joins Amicus Brief Submitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in in Jane Roe v United States et al
April 27, 2022 —
Women Lawyers On Guard is delighted to share the opinion in the case of Jane Roe (now Strickland) v United States et al in which WLG joined an amicus brief led by The Purple Campaign, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating sexual harassment. In the decision, the 4th Circuit recognized, for the first time, a Constitutional right of federal judiciary employees to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Despite the historic nature of this ruling, the Court’s opinion highlights the continuing need for legislative and policy reform to protect federal judicial employees. We note, for instance, that certain defendants were immune to these claims, and that certain remedies, such as back pay, are unavailable under existing law. Not unless Congress enacts the Judiciary Accountability Act, will federal judiciary employees have the same rights and remedies available to private sector employees under Title VII.
You can read the entire opinion here.
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Women Lawyers On Guard Inc. (WLG) is a national, non-profit organization that seeks to harness the power of lawyers and the law to preserve, protect, and defend the democratic values of equality, justice, and opportunity for all. WLG focuses on securing the equal treatment of women by challenging laws and practices that discriminate against women, including gender-based violence and harassment and attempts to curtail women’s reproductive rights.
by WomenLawyersOnGuard | Apr 22, 2022 | Amicus Briefs, Issues, Women's Rights
Women Lawyers on Guard joins Amicus Brief on behalf of singer-songwriter Kesha
April 22, 2022 —
WLG joined an amicus brief on behalf of the singer-songwriter “Kesha” who has been sued for defamation by Dr. Luke, her former producer, who sexually abused her in 2005 when she was 18 years old. Defamation has become a heinous weapon used by abusers against those they have targeted. Here’s the brief:
You can read the entire brief here.
Women Lawyers On Guard Inc.
Women Lawyers On Guard Inc. (WLG) is a national, non-profit organization that seeks to harness the power of lawyers and the law to preserve, protect, and defend the democratic values of equality, justice, and opportunity for all. WLG focuses on securing the equal treatment of women by challenging laws and practices that discriminate against women, including gender-based violence and harassment and attempts to curtail women’s reproductive rights.
by WomenLawyersOnGuard | Apr 7, 2022 | Amicus Briefs, Issues, Women's Rights
Women Lawyers on Guard joins Amicus Brief Submitted to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Brown v. Arizona
April 4, 2022 —
Women Lawyers On Guard Inc.
Women Lawyers On Guard Inc. (WLG) is a national, non-profit organization that seeks to harness the power of lawyers and the law to preserve, protect, and defend the democratic values of equality, justice, and opportunity for all. WLG focuses on securing the equal treatment of women by challenging laws and practices that discriminate against women, including gender-based violence and harassment and attempts to curtail women’s reproductive rights.
by WomenLawyersOnGuard | Apr 7, 2022 | Issues
The day we have been waiting for is finally here! Come recognize this momentous occasion: Judge Jackson becoming Justice Jackson!
Here are some celebratory events-Friday and Saturday-join the party!
Friday, April 8, 4 PM gather outside the Supreme Court 🎉
https://bit.ly/38vDRXm
Saturday, April 9, 12-4 PM for an unveiling of a mural of Justice Jackson and a block party to celebrate:
14th and S Streets, NW in D.C.
Hope to see you there-it’s time to celebrate!
by WomenLawyersOnGuard | Apr 6, 2022 | Issues
While the judiciary may be more educated now about sexual harassment and discrimination in its midst, and have iterated their internal procedures, complaints by employees of the judiciary continue. Congress held hearings in March on the Judiciary Accountability Act, in which witnesses testified about the continued lack of transparency, due process, and unbiased adjudication. It seems ironic that the very branch that dispenses justice can’t get this policy change right for itself.
Read this first person account of a former clerk who submitted a statement: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/judiciary-accountability-act-harassment-lawsuits.html