The Town of Clarksville has been sued by the U.S. Department of Justice for discrimination on the basis of disability.
INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the Town of Clarksville for violating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act .
“Every day, we depend on law enforcement officers who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe,” U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers for the Southern District of Indiana said. “Those who are qualified and seek to serve their communities should not be subjected to unlawful discrimination. Individuals living with HIV are entitled to the full protection of our anti-discrimination laws.
The complaint continues by stating, on November 17, 2015, Clarksville’s Police Chief recommended that the Clarksville Metropolitan Board of Fire, Police and Safety Commissioners withdraw the offer of employment as a police officer and terminate him as a reserve police officer. Title I of the ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. According to the DoJ, this includes withdrawing a job offer to a qualified individual based on unsupported and stereotypical views of the applicant's disability.“Today the Town of Clarksville learned of a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice against the Town of Clarksville regarding an American with Disabilities Act complaint.
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