EEOC's Stance on LGBTQ+ Antidiscrimination Laws
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated that advocates cannot force the agency to enforce LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination laws.
A recent legal filing revealed that the EEOC's decision to withdraw from lawsuits related to gender identity discrimination is protected from judicial review.
The commission's filing shows how the agency will defend its decision to withdraw from lawsuits it had previously filed on behalf of transgender plaintiffs.
This decision followed President Donald Trump's executive order to combat "gender ideology extremism," which the EEOC cited as potentially inconsistent with continued litigation.
- The EEOC's withdrawal from lawsuits has been met with opposition from advocacy groups.
- Some groups, such as FreeState Justice, have filed lawsuits to intervene on behalf of the plaintiffs in abandoned cases.
Author's summary: EEOC defends withdrawal from LGBTQ+ discrimination lawsuits.