Lesbian to battle parts of HB 1804

The National Center for Lesbian Rights have joined the battle to parts of Oklahoma's illegal-immigration bill (H.B. 1804).

In support of arguments made by the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma state and national chambers of commerce, The National Center for Lesbian Rights have submitted arguments to the federal appeals court in Denver against employment-related parts of House Bill 1804.

Oklahoma officials have asked the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to restore the provisions U.S. District Judge Robin Cauthron in Oklahoma City ruled in June are pre-empted by federal law.

The National Center for Lesbian Rights opposition to the employment provisions of HB 1804 comes through a federation known as Change to Win. It describes its purposes as promoting fairness at work; ensuring equal opportunity and rights regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity, national origin and immigration status.

Other group opposition to H.B. 1804, are organizations like La Raza Centro Legal, Women’s Employment Rights Clinic and Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area.