Equal Jury Access: No Discrimination Based on Orientation or Gender Identity.
This new law ensures that no one will be excluded from serving on a federal jury due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This means more citizens can participate in court proceedings, increasing the diversity and representativeness of juries. It is a step towards greater equality and fairness in the legal system.
Key points
Prohibits exclusion from federal juries based on sexual orientation.
Prohibits exclusion from federal juries based on gender identity.
Increases diversity and representation in jury selections.
Introduced
Citizen Poll