Senators Introduce Nondiscrimination Bill for Jury Selection

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Senators Introduce Nondiscrimination Bill for Jury Selection


Posted by Justin Snow | September 26, 2012 5:54 PM


http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/09/senators-introduce-nondiscrimination-bill-for-jury.html



Senator Jeanne Shaheen


Legislation introduced last week by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) seeks to bring nondiscrimination language to the court system, prohibiting the exclusion of individuals from serving on a federal jury because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Jury ACCESS Act would amend title 28 of the United States Code to specifically forbid discrimination against LGBT Americans in the jury-selection process.

"The Jury ACCESS Act would move us one step closer to equality for every citizen," Shaheen said in statement. "The bill needs strong support of those committed to advancing equality."