The federal judiciary is not included within the foundational federal statutes which means its employees are not protected by federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination and retaliation.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski , and Mazie K. Hirono , Senate Judiciary Committee member, introduced the bipartisan Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024 on Wednesday.from Senator Murkowski , the purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the over 30,000 federal judiciary workers receive rights and protections against discrimination, sexual harassment , retaliation, and other forms of workplace misconduct .
“The Judiciary Accountability Act expands federal laws that prohibit workplace harassment and discrimination to employees of the judiciary, putting them on par with executive branch, congressional, and private sector employees who have long-had these protections. This legislation not only helps safeguard employees from mistreatment at work, but also establishes a review system to foster accountability when those rights are violated.
“No one is above the law, but most federal judiciary employees lack essential workplace protections, preventing them from obtaining justice when they face discrimination and harassment. Employees of the federal judiciary dedicate their careers to providing justice, and they deserve justice when they face misconduct in the workplace. Yet these employees are among the only ones in the United States who lack the right to sue when they face discrimination or harassment.
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