Filed Date: May 16, 2000
Closed Date: Feb. 27, 2002
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On May 16th, 2000, the United States Department of Justice ("D.O.J.") filed a lawsuit under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., against the City of Newark, New Jersey in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The DOJ sought injunctive relief, alleging that the defendant violated Title VII by discriminating against the two police officers and other similarly situated officers on the basis of religion.
More specifically, the DOJ claims that the defendant discriminated against the two officers and similarly-situated officers by failing or refusing to reasonably accommodate their religious observance, practice and belief as Muslims of wearing a beard, threatening them with termination, transferring the officers to undesirable assignments, and denying them opportunities to work special overtime events.
On February 26th, 2002, the court (Judge John C. Lifland) entered a Consent Decree between the United States and the defendant. The decree ordered general relief, including the prohibition of discriminating on the basis of religion and retaliating because of participation in or cooperation with the case. Specific relief include monetary awards for the charging parties, the expunging of the claimants' disciplinary records, and the retention of records for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of the decree. The Court retained jurisdiction for two years after the entry of the decree. The case was closed on February 27th, 2000.
Summary Authors
Jennifer Hau (10/29/2007)
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11353481/parties/united-states-v-city-of-newark-new/
Brent, Derrick L. (District of Columbia)
Cassell, Susan C. (New Jersey)
Eure, Philip K (District of Columbia)
Fenton, William B. (District of Columbia)
Gomez, Abel (District of Columbia)
Lifland, John C. (New Jersey)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/11353481/united-states-v-city-of-newark-new/
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State / Territory: New Jersey
Case Type(s):
Special Collection(s):
Key Dates
Filing Date: May 16, 2000
Closing Date: Feb. 27, 2002
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States, on behalf of Muslim employees
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
City of Newark (Newark, Essex), City
Defendant Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Mixed
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration: 2002 - 2004
Issues
Discrimination-area:
Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
Other Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc)
Discrimination-basis: