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Library of Congress Can Be Sued for Discriminating Against Transgender Veteran, Says Federal Court (11/28/2007)
WASHINGTON – Rejecting the federal government's attempt to throw out a transgender veteran's sex discrimination lawsuit against the Library of Congress, a federal judge ruled today that the case can go forward. The American Civil Liberties Union brought the lawsuit in June 2005 on behalf of 25-year U.S. Army veteran Diane Schroer who was offered a job as a senior terrorism researcher but was later told she was not a "good fit" after her future boss learned she was in the process of transitioning from male to female.

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Organizations Condemn Ousting of Largo, FL, City Manager (03/23/2007)

Federal Court Rules Transgender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Library of Congress Can Proceed (03/31/2006)
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today a federal judge found that an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a transgender veteran against the Library of Congress can go forward.

ACLU and Lambda Legal Challenge Law Barring Transgender People Access to Medical Treatment in Prison (01/24/2006)
MILWAUKEE, WI – Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today in federal court on behalf of two transgender women challenging a Wisconsin law that bars them from access to appropriate medical treatment while they are incarcerated.

ACLU Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Army Veteran Against Library of Congress for Transgender Discrimination (06/02/2005)
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court here today against the Library of Congress on behalf of a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army whose job offer was rescinded after she informed the organization that she was in the process of transitioning from male to female.

Why We're Asking Courts and Legislatures for Transgender Equality (01/01/2003)
From "Where We Are 2003": The Annual Report of the ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights Project

Schroer v. Library of Congress - Order Denying Government's 3rd Motion to Dismiss (11/28/2007)

Sundstrom v. Frank - Defendants' Trial Brief (10/19/2007)

Sundstrom v. Frank - Plaintiffs' Trial Brief (10/18/2007)

Sundstrom v. Frank - Opinion on Summary Judgment (10/15/2007)

Sundstrom v. Frank - Order on Motions in Limine (10/05/2007)

Coalition Letter Urging Congress Only to Move on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act if Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity are Addressed in One Bill (10/01/2007)

Letter to the House on the Congressional Pledge to Prohibit Gender Orientation Discrimination (05/23/2000)

Transgender People & the Law: Frequently Asked Questions (01/22/2008)

ACLU Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons on Behalf of MTF Transgender Prisoner (12/22/2006)

King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Policy on Transgender Inmates (08/31/2006)

Lovo-Lara Visa Petition Case Profile (08/18/2005)

Profile of Diane Schroer (06/02/2005)
Diane Schroer is not one to shrink from a challenge. But when she retired as a Colonel after 25 years of distinguished service in the Army, she faced one of her biggest challenges yet: coming out to her friends and family as a transsexual woman.

In re Rockefeller - About the Plaintiff (12/15/2006)

In re Rockefeller - Case Profile (12/13/2006)

Sundstrom v. Frank - Case Profile (01/27/2006)
Transgender inmates are barred from medical treatment.

Schroer v. Library of Congress - Case Profile (06/02/2005)

Hispanic AIDS Forum v. Bruno Case Profile (03/17/2005)
Transgender discrimination. Status: awaiting trial.