Seventy members of Congress have written to the Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Andrea Lucas, demanding stronger enforcement of protections against anti-transgender discrimination. This call comes despite a 2020 Supreme Court ruling affirming that discrimination based on gender identity is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The lawmakers criticized the EEOC's recent deprioritization of gender identity cases, noting a high incidence of workplace discrimination against transgender individuals, with 27% reporting such experiences in the past year. They urge the Commission to fulfill its responsibilities under the law.
Seventy members of Congress demand the EEOC enforce gender identity discrimination protections, highlighting issues despite the Bostock v. Clayton County ruling.
Under Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, the EEOC has deprioritized gender identity cases, ignoring the Supreme Court's 2020 ruling that makes such discrimination illegal.
The Congress members emphasize the ongoing discrimination faced by transgender people, referencing a survey showing 27% experienced workplace discrimination in the past year.
The letter criticizes the lack of action from the EEOC, stating it has failed to uphold its responsibilities under Title VII concerning gender identity discrimination.
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