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Gender Dysphoria Protected Under ADA - Fourth Circuit

Other Circuits Likely to Address the Question in Future Years
The Fourth Circuit is First to Rule that ADA Protects Gender Dysphoria
On August 16, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a landmark decision, Williams v. Kincaid, finding that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act1 protect individuals with gender dysphoria. This decision is the first decision by a federal appella…
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