Discriminatory

Indiana Housing Nonprofit Files Lawsuits Against Major Private-Equity-Backed Landlords for Discriminatory Tenant Screening Practices

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INDIANAPOLIS — Two high-profile landlords are under scrutiny for allegedly discriminatory rental practices that may have unfairly targeted minority applicants, according to lawsuits filed by an Indianapolis-based housing advocacy organization. These landlords, backed by major private equity firms, are accused of denying housing based on flawed third-party tenant screening reports. The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, which advocates across 24 counties, has brought the legal action against Tricon Residential and Progress Residential. The suits contend that these companies relied on inaccurate data regarding eviction histories and criminal records, information which adversely affected prospective tenants, … Read more

Cognizant Faces Setback: Jury Orders Damages for Discriminatory Practices Against Non-Indian Employees

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Los Angeles — A U.S. jury has ruled that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. must pay punitive damages after finding the company engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees. The verdict arrived following a failed attempt by the IT giant last month to have a job bias class-action lawsuit dismissed. The case, which centers on allegations of employment discrimination at the New Jersey-based company, hints at broader industry practices surrounding visa regulations and hiring. The lawsuit began with claims from three employees who said they were laid off after being placed on a no-work status and … Read more

Essex County School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Severe Bullying and Discriminatory Punishments

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Belleville, NJ — In a distressing case emerging from Essex County, the parents of a Belleville Public School #4 student have launched a legal battle against the school district, alleging a systemic failure to protect their son from bullying and discriminatory treatment, some of which they claim came from the educators themselves. This lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Essex County earlier this month, details the harrowing experiences of their child, dating back to his enrollment in pre-kindergarten in the 2019-2020 academic year. According to the legal documents, the child, now in the second … Read more

Taliban’s Discriminatory Gender Policies Disqualify Them as Afghanistan’s Legitimate Government, Says Afghan Legal Scholar

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban’s reestablishment of control over Afghanistan following their seizure of Kabul on August 15, 2021, has raised questions about their legitimacy as a government under international law. The Taliban’s dismal record on human rights, particularly their discriminatory gender policies, has drawn criticism from legal scholars who argue that these policies disqualify them from being recognized as the country’s legitimate government. According to Afghan legal scholar Haroun Rahimi, the Taliban’s ability to be recognized as a government hinges on their willingness to adhere to modern-day international human rights law. However, their commitment … Read more