Amicus Briefs
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Through its litigation initiatives, Legal Momentum has made historic and enduring contributions to the rights and opportunities available to women. This is often accomplished through participation in cases as amicus curiae ("friend of the court"). Amici are groups or individuals who are not parties to the case but have particular expertise in the issues at its heart. They bring their expertise to the court in the form of an amicus brief to inform the court’s deliberations. Each year Legal Momentum writes and joins numerous amicus briefs in cases dealing with issues central to our mission.
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Fairness in the CourtsLGBTQ+ Rights | Parental RightsAuthored Amicus Brief: Determined the parental rights of a non-biological lesbian co-parent after she and the biological co-parent are no longer partners.
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Workplace Equality and Economic EmpowermentRights of Pregnant WomenAuthored Amicus Brief: Determined whether a policy that prohibits women of childbearing age from participating in occupations that could be detrimental to their reproductive capacities constitutes sex discrimination.
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Workplace Equality and Economic EmpowermentInternational Human RightsJoined Amicus Brief: Determined the international application of Title VII to prevent employment discrimination in American companies abroad.
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Workplace Equality and Economic EmpowermentSex-Based ClassificationAuthored Amicus Brief: Determined the evidence standard for sex discrimination in employment (Title VII) cases, and resolved whether a promotion based on sex stereotyping is in violation of Title VII.
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Reproductive RightsAuthored Amicus Brief: Determined whether a state can impose restrictions on abortions, such as waiting periods and parental consent, without violating Roe v. Wade.
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Workplace Equality and Economic EmpowermentSex-Based ClassificationJoined Amicus Brief: Determined whether New York City's physical exam for firefighting discriminated against women applicants for firefighting positions.
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Equal Educational OpportunitiesJoined Amicus Brief: Concerned the trial court's decision to exclude football from its consideration of a Title IX case regarding the amount of money spent on men's and women's sports.
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Fairness in the CourtsSex-Based ClassificationAuthored Amicus Brief: Determined whether a club is considered a business establishment, and would therefore be subject to the Unruh Civil Rights Act.
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Workplace Equality and Economic EmpowermentRights of Pregnant WomenJoined Amicus Brief: Determined whether state statutes that place greater obligations on employers conflict with the federal Pregnancy Leave Act.
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Fairness in the CourtsLGBTQ+ RightsJoined Amicus Brief: Determined the constitutionality of state anti-sodomy laws.
