SAMUELS v. TRUMP et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:25-cv-01069

Court:

District Of Columbia

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

Tanya S. Chutkan

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  1. July 03, 2025

    4 Cases Discrimination Attys Should Watch As 2025 Rolls On

    A former member of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has asked a D.C. federal court to declare her dismissal by President Donald Trump unlawful, and the Fifth Circuit is poised to rule on whether the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's enactment by Congress passes constitutional muster.  Here, Law360 looks at these and two other discrimination cases attorneys will be tracking in the latter half of the year.

  2. June 30, 2025

    Feds Say Title VII Doesn't Protect EEOC Member From Firing

    Former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels doesn't have standing to challenge her January firing from the agency, the federal government told a D.C. federal court Monday, arguing federal civil rights law doesn't protect members of the commission from removal.

  3. April 24, 2025

    Christian Groups Aim To Back Trump On EEOC Member's Suit

    Two Christian organizations asked a D.C. federal judge Thursday to consider their concerns on ex-EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels' suit challenging President Donald Trump's decision to remove her from the agency, arguing the Democrat's potential reinstatement and support for certain policies could harm their religious freedom.

  4. April 11, 2025

    Employment Lawyers' Weekly DEI Cheat Sheet

    Susman Godfrey LLP became the latest firm to sue President Donald Trump over an executive order aimed at its prior legal work and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, while five other firms–including Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP–reached accords with the Trump administration. Here, Law360 looks at notable DEI-related legal developments from the past week.

  5. April 09, 2025

    Ex-EEOC Member Sues Trump Alleging Illegal Firing

    Former EEOC Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels sued President Donald Trump's administration in D.C. federal court Wednesday, saying that her January firing was unlawful and that she is seeking reinstatement.