TEEN BRINGS SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION CASE IN NEW YORK
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a civil suit under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act on behalf of a homosexual teenager, alleging that a northern New York school district, discriminated against him based on his sexual orientation. Title IX provides that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
The victim claims he suffered “relentless harassment” and threats of violence because of his sexual orientation, yet school officials did nothing to protect him. The Department of Justice testified on the teen’s behalf, and argued that the Civil Rights Act affords protection against sexual discrimination in gender identity cases, thus affording protection to homosexuals. The ACLU was pleased with the DoJ’s testimony, stating it was a “significant development” in the case.
