United States of America v. Criminal Justice (TDCJ)

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Case Number:

4:24-cv-01672

Court:

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Kenneth M Hoyt

Firms

  1. March 20, 2026

    DOJ, Texas Agency End Suit Alleging Firing Over Headscarf

    The U.S. Department of Justice has wrapped up a lawsuit claiming the Texas Department of Criminal Justice questioned the sincerity of an employee's faith and effectively fired her for asking to wear a headscarf to work in accordance with her religious beliefs, according to a federal court filing.

  2. May 03, 2024

    Texas Agency Fired Worker Over Headscarf, DOJ Says

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice effectively fired an employee who wore a headscarf to work in accordance with her religious beliefs after questioning the sincerity of her faith, the federal government alleged in a lawsuit filed against the agency Friday in Texas federal court.