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Relman Colfax PLLC

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Relman Colfax is a national civil rights law firm, with litigation and counseling practices focused on combating discrimination and segregation.

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#MHAM: Relman Colfax continues to fight #stigma through #justice. We are proud to represent Concern Housing in a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton for denying #AffordableHousing for #veterans & people with mental health disabilities. relmanlaw.com/cases-concern-…

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This #MHAM, we uplift the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, trailblazers in the fight for #MentalHealth justice and key architects of the #ADA. Their work ensures #CivilRights include people with mental disabilities. We’re grateful to be in this fight together. #DisabilityRights #FairHousing

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We’re proud to uplift NAMI this #MHAM. As the nation's largest grassroots mental health org, NAMI champions policies that recognize #housing as a foundation for mental wellness. nami.org/advocacy/polic… #MentalHealthJustice #FairHousing

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#MHAM: Did you know in 1999, the Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. that unjustified institutionalization of people with mental health disabilities violates the #ADA? We honor this legacy by uplifting the work of @mentalhealtham in advancing #equity: mhanational.org/position-state…

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At the heart of #FairHousing is the right to live in dignity, with choice, and in community. This #MHAM, we are uplifting Community for Permanent Supported Housing v. Housing Authority of the City of Dallas: relmanlaw.com/cases-dallas-h… #DisabilityRights #MentalHealthJustice

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This week's The Washington Post Sunday edition featured a story by Jasmine Hilton on our latest work in #DisabilityJustice to ensure everybody has equal access to safely navigate D.C. Hear from our brave plaintiffs: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

This week's <a href="/washingtonpost/">The Washington Post</a> Sunday edition featured a  story by <a href="/jas_hilton/">Jasmine Hilton</a> on our latest work in #DisabilityJustice to ensure everybody has equal access to safely navigate D.C. Hear from our brave  plaintiffs: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…
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Our latest newsletter arrives at a time when civil rights are under siege. At Relman Colfax, when rights are threatened, we don’t retreat, we respond: linkedin.com/pulse/when-civ…

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With rising threats to #GenderAffirmingCare, this #Pride, we would like to lift up our explainer to empower trans individuals, their families, healthcare providers, and advocates with clear info on protections that still exist: relmanlaw.com/cases-State-La… #LGBTQLaw

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BREAKING BARRIERS: In Flack v. WI DHS, we challenged the state’s blanket ban on #GenderAffirmingCare, resulting in a $2.2M settlement and the removal of a discriminatory #Medicaid exclusion. relmanlaw.com/cases-flack-wi… #HealthcareJustice #TransRights #Pride2025 #Pride #LGBTQLaw

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Ash Whitaker’s courage set a national precedent. In 2017, Whitaker v. KUSD became the first federal appellate decision affirming that #TitleIX and the Constitution protect trans students. relmanlaw.com/cases-whitaker… #TransRights #Pride2025 #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQLaw

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Even at age 11, our plaintiff in Jane Doe #1 v. Mukwonago Area School District showed tremendous strength. We are inspired by her courage and carry that forward in all of our work to fight for trans student’s dignity, safety, and future. relmanlaw.com/cases-jane-doe… #LGBTQLaw #Pride

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This #Juneteenth, we reflect not only on the history of #emancipation but on the ongoing struggle for #equity, #justice, and #inclusion under the law. We strive to honor the legacy of those who fought for #liberation by continuing the work in courtrooms across the country.

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Mary Walsh & Bev Nance were denied housing because they are a married lesbian couple. In Walsh v. Friendship Village, they challenged this blatant discrimination and the violation of the #FairHousingAct. relmanlaw.com/cases-walsh-fr… #Pride #LGBTQLaw

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This #Pride, we are inspired by the words of Alexa Milton: “Now is the time to prove you respect your LGBTQIA+ employees as people, and that their personhood is not a fad that can be easily discarded when there is pushback.” commondreams.org/opinion/corpor… #Pride2025 #LGBTQLaw

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BREAKING: Relman Colfax files federal class action on behalf of National Fair Housing Alliance & TN Fair Housing Council vs. #HUD for unlawfully withholding of #FairHousing funds mandated by #Congress. Frontline orgs that investigate #HousingDiscrimination hang in the balance. linkedin.com/pulse/breaking…

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Proud to share a powerful piece by co-managing partner Tara K. Ramchandani for New America. With 15+ yrs in #CivilRights law, she makes the case for #DisparateImpact as a key tool to expose hidden bias & fight for #justice in #housing and beyond. newamerica.org/future-land-ho…

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Unsure about recent #ExecutiveOrders targeting #DisparateImpact? Relman Colfax co-managing partner Stephen Hayes clarifies in New America: Disparate impact drives #equity and more #innovative business decisions. newamerica.org/future-land-ho…

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As June comes to a close, a month that honors both #Pride and #Juneteenth, we at Relman Colfax pause to reflect not only on these powerful observances, but also on the continued work they demand of us. linkedin.com/pulse/relman-c…