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Oct 24, 2023
Plaintiffs File Federal Suit to Overturn Tennessee鈥檚 Aggravated Prostitution Statute
Lawsuit challenges requirement to register as a violent sex offender based on HIV status
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HIV
Court case: OUTMemphis v. Lee
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News & CommentaryMar 2024
HIV
Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living With Hiv. Explore News & Commentary.Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIV
The 51品茶 is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing. -
TennesseeOct 2023
HIV
+3 Issues
Outmemphis V. Lee. Explore Case.OUTMemphis v. Lee
OUTMemphis v. Lee is a first-of-its-kind challenge to a state-level HIV criminalization law as a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Constitution. Plaintiffs OUTMemphis and Jane Does 1-4 seek to strike down Tennessee鈥檚 discriminatory, irrational and cruel enforcement of its 鈥淎ggravated Prostitution鈥� law and related sex offender registration requirements. -
PodcastOct 2023
HIV
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How Act Up Changed The Face Of Aids And Activism. Explore Podcast.How ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and Activism
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News & CommentaryFeb 2023
HIV
Privacy & Technology
Contact Tracing And Covid-19: Lessons From Hiv. Explore News & Commentary.Contact Tracing and COVID-19: Lessons From HIV
There are differences between HIV and COVID-19, but some lessons still hold true.