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ACLU-PA Files Federal Complaint Alleging Widespread Discrimination in Central Bucks School District

The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a complaint today with the United States Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of seven students in Central Bucks School District who allege a widespread culture of discrimination against TLGBQIA+ students, particularly trans students.

ACLU-PA Statement on Senate Committee Vote on Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports

Today, the Senate Education Committee passed legislation to bar transgender girls and women from participating in scholastic sports based on their gender identity.
Issue Areas: TLGBQIA+ Equality

ACLU-PA Statement on House Passage of Bill to Bar Transgender Student Athletes from Scholastic Competition

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation to bar transgender girls and women from participating in sports based on their gender identity. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is among the many opponents of these bills.
Issue Areas: TLGBQIA+ Equality

ACLU-PA Statement on Proposed Repeal of Chambersburg Nondiscrimination Ordinance

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Tonight, the Chambersburg Town Council is scheduled to vote on repealing its nondiscrimination ordinance.
Issue Areas: TLGBQIA+ Equality

Supreme Court Decision Does Not Create a License to Discriminate

Today in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, the Supreme Court issued a narrow fact-specific ruling that does not create a license to discriminate based on religious beliefs.
Issue Areas: TLGBQIA+ Equality

Supreme Court Allows School District Restroom Policies Supporting Transgender Students to Stand

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today declined to hear Doe v. Boyertown Area School District, allowing school districts to continue to support transgender students by allowing them to use restrooms that match their gender.