Juror Non-Discrimination: Protecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Federal Juries.
This bill expands anti-discrimination protections during federal jury selection. Citizens cannot be excluded from jury service based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or intersex traits. This change aims to make federal juries more inclusive and representative of the entire population, ensuring a fairer judicial process for everyone.
Key points
Federal juror discrimination protections are explicitly extended to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
The legal definition of "sex" for jury purposes is broadened to cover gender stereotypes, pregnancy, and intersex traits.
Protections also cover discrimination based on association with individuals of a protected characteristic.
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