by Jorge Gomez • 3 min read
We’re excited to announce a victory in our case involving Robyn Strader!
This week, First Liberty and our volunteer attorneys at Boyden Gray PLLC reached a settlement with CVS. This brings Robyn’s case to a favorable resolution after we filed suit in federal court last year on her behalf.
According to the lawsuit, Robyn was fired by CVS MinuteClinic because of her religious beliefs. She sought a religious accommodation allowing her not to prescribe hormonal contraceptives because she believed that medication could end the life of an unborn child.
For six-and-a-half years, she operated under that religious accommodation. But in August 2021, MinuteClinic suddenly announced it would no longer allow religious accommodations for its nurse practitioners related to “pregnancy prevention services” across the country.
“We are thrilled that Robyn was able to reach a resolution with CVS,” said First Liberty Senior Counsel Stephanie Taub. “We are hopeful that companies across the country will recognize the religious liberty of their employees and work to protect those rights.”
Jonathan Berry, Managing Partner at Boyden Gray PLLC and former head of rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Labor, added, “Respecting the religious beliefs of workers and providing reasonable accommodations is not optional under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. We are pleased for Robyn.”
After months of fighting in court, this is the start of a new chapter in life for Robyn—and it’s only possible thanks to your support. You played a big part in making this win happen.
The battle for religious liberty in the workplace, however, is far from over.
Right now, for example, we’re still fighting a federal court battle for Gunna Kristofersdottir, another nurse practitioner fired for her religious beliefs. Plus, we’re fighting multiple federal court cases all that involve religious Americans who were fired for their faith, including these below:
There’s no denying it. Religious discrimination in the workplace is a serious problem. It has to stop. And YOU can be part of the solution by giving to First Liberty.
Your gift to First Liberty helped secure a win for Robyn. But many more Americans still need your help and continued support. Every dollar you give goes a long way in helping us win for our clients who’ve been punished or fired because of their faith.
We need to win these cases. Our clients are counting on all of us. Plus, a win for them is a win for all Americans. The result could impact countless everyday American workers—like YOU, your children and your grandchildren.
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