CHRO and Dana Peterson v. City of Hartford
GLAD is participating in the appeal of a Connecticut Commission on Human Rights (CHRO) finding against a police sergeant who was denied a position as a canine handler - a coveted and publicly visible position within the force - because she is transgender. The Connecticut Superior Court issued an initial ruling that the CHRO referee ignored serious evidence of discrimination. The City of Hartford is now appealing that decision in the Connecticut Appeals Court. GLAD filed an amicus brief in the case, and oral argument took place Tuesday, November 29.
The Hartford Courant: Transgender Police Officer Still Fighting for Equality