Part 1 of this 3 part series will give an overview of pre-Trump II federal policy on disparate impact analysis in employment and housing discrimination law and how that form of analysis bears on the rights and interests of persons with records of arrest or criminal conviction.
Racial Justice
Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law (Part 2)—Criminal Records and Housing Discrimination
Part 2 of this 3 part series will address changes to federal housing anti-discrimination policy as it bears on persons with arrest and conviction histories
Desperate Impact: On The Future of Disparities in Anti-discrimination Law (Part 3)—Criminal Records and Employment Discrimination
Part 3 of this 3 part series will address employment discrimination against those with criminal records.
Ruelas v. County of Alameda
The amicus brief that LSPC intends to submit will provide information on the of Labor Code §1182.12 and its application to all persons performing labor, as well as the policy consequences of the financial burden of substandard wages. This information will be helpful to the Court in deciding this case and will not unduly burden the parties or the Court.
LSPC v. Ahern (complaint)
LSPC and DRA filed a 2012 lawsuit to stop discriminatory treatment of people with disabilities incarcearted at Santa Rita Jail.
LSPC v. Ahern (settlement agreement)
In 2016, the parties reached a momentous settlement agreement. Under the settlement, the County will make major changes to the Jail to dramatically improve access for people with disabilities, including significant physical modifications to provide wheelchair-accessible cells, showers, restrooms, dining facilities, recreation areas, visiting areas, entrances, and healthcare facilities. In addition, the County will provide American Sign Language interpreters where necessary and videophones for people incarcerated who are deaf and/or have hearing loss and use American Sign Language.
The settlement also includes updates to policies, including an updated grievance policy for incarcerated people with disabilities. Additionally, the County will retain an outside expert to evaluate its compliance with access improvements made pursuant to the settlement agreement.
