What Happened at SCOTUS? Fulton v. City of Philadelphia

In Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, the Supreme Court is deciding whether the government can enforce nondiscrimination laws when contracting with faith-based providers to screen potential foster parents for children in state care. This program will cover the Constitutional rights at the core of the case and how the decision can have a huge impact on LGBTQ rights and protections for those who receive services from contracted providers including LGBTQ people and same-sex couples, women, people of faith, unmarried couples, and others access taxpayer-funded services. The panel includes organizations and Bar Associations that submitted amicus briefs in support of the City of Philadelphia.

Speakers

Karen Lowey, Esq., Lambda Legal

Jackie J. Drohan, Esq., Drohan Lee LLP

Katherine Franke, Columbia Law School