Civil Rights & Discrimination Law

Covers laws that protect individuals from discrimination and unequal treatment based on protected characteristics (such as race, sex, disability, age, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation) in areas like employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and policing. Includes civil rights enforcement, constitutional and statutory claims, workplace harassment and retaliation, and how to file or defend complaints with agencies and courts.

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How Courts Are Addressing AI-Driven Discrimination Cases

January 2, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

U.S. courts are increasingly allowing AI-driven discrimination claims to proceed under existing civil rights and employment laws, especially when plaintiffs can link an algorithm’s decisions to disparate impact or biased inputs. Recent lawsuits over automated hiring, lending, and tenant-screening tools show judges focusing on transparency, validation, and who bears responsibility for vendor-built systems. This article […]