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Equal Jury Access: Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.

This bill ensures that sexual orientation or gender identity cannot be used as a reason to exclude a citizen from serving on a federal jury. This change guarantees that all eligible citizens have an equal right and obligation to participate in the justice system. The law strengthens the principle of equality and makes federal jury pools more representative of the public.
Key points
Prohibits the exclusion of citizens from federal jury service based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Strengthens the principle of equality and non-discrimination in the federal jury selection process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1959
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-06-13