Colker, Ruth,

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and the Law in a nutshell® / Sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law Ruth Colker. - Fourth edition. - xxiii, 432 pages ; 19 cm. - Nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction and overview -- Regulation of sexuality -- Regulation of gender identity and expression -- Regulation of parenthood -- Regulation of marriage -- United States military -- State and local nondiscrimination laws -- Freedom of expression and association -- Religious freedom.

"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, transgender discrimination, gender-affirming health care, parenthood, marriage, transgender military ban, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; and the Affordable Care Act; Defense of Marriage Act, along with various Trump Executive Orders." --

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Sexual minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Gender identity--Law and legislation--United States.
Gay people--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Homosexuality--Law and legislation--United States.
Homosexuality--Law and legislation.
Sexual minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.
Sexual minorities.
Gender identity--Law and legislation.
Homosexuality.
Gender identity.
LGBTQ+ people.
Sexual minorities.


United States.


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