Copeland v. Georgia Department of Corrections

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Case Number:

6:20-cv-00057

Court:

Georgia Southern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

J. Randal Hall

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  1. March 27, 2025

    Trans Corrections Officer's Harassment Case Cleared For Trial

    A Georgia federal judge said Thursday that the state's corrections department must face a suit from a transgender officer who said he was mocked for transitioning, teeing up a trial on a harassment claim the Eleventh Circuit revived in March 2024.

  2. August 23, 2022

    Ga. Judge Axes Trans Corrections Officer's Bias Suit

    A Georgia federal judge ruled in favor of the state corrections department in a transgender male corrections officer's bias suit claiming his co-workers purposely misgendered him, saying he didn't furnish enough proof to prevail on his claims.