Weiss v. Perez et al

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Case Number:

5:22-cv-00641

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Beth Labson Freeman

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  1. June 23, 2023

    Calif. Professor Known For Repatriation Views To Leave Post

    An anthropology professor at San Jose State University in California will be stepping away after the upcoming academic year, the school said Friday, ending a workplace dispute that the professor has attributed to her controversial views on repatriating human remains to Native American tribes.

  2. October 20, 2022

    Calif. Professor Allowed To Move Ahead With Retaliation Suit

    A professor at San Jose State University whose beliefs on repatriating Native American remains have sparked criticism may proceed with her lawsuit against the college, a California federal judge said, finding "at least plausible" her claims of facing workplace retaliation for those views.

  3. May 11, 2022

    Calif. Univ. Gets Win In Native American Remains Case

    A California federal judge has tossed a suit by a San Jose State University anthropology professor alleging school officials retaliated against her for writing a book opposing laws that require the return of human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes, while giving the professor a chance to fix claims that don't involve the interests of a local tribe.

  4. February 01, 2022

    Prof. Sues Univ. For Retaliation Over Views On NA Remains

    A tenured anthropology professor has hit San Jose State University officials with a suit in California federal court, accusing them of retaliating against her for writing a book opposing laws that mandate the return of human remains and cultural items to modern Native American tribes.