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The Supreme Court on Friday night temporarily stayed a state-level court ruling compelling New York’s Jewish college to admit LGBTQ+ student groups.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ruled allowing Yeshiva University to refuse approval to the YU Pride Alliance, which it claimed the university violated the state’s human rights law.
However, Yeshiva University insisted on religious exemption from human rights law.
New York County Supreme Court Judge Lynn Kotler ruled Friday on June 14 that because Yeshiva College is accredited as a non-religious organization, the university must comply with New York City Human Rights Law. I put it down.
Judge Rules YESHIVA Universities Must Admit LGBT Student Groups
Kotler has previously ruled that the university must “immediately grant to plaintiff YU Pride Alliance full and equal accommodation, benefits, facilities and privileges accorded to all other student groups at Yeshiva University.” did.
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The New York County Supreme Court Judge also called on the university and its president, Ari Berman, to “define the sexual orientation or gender of its members and/or the status, mission, and/or status of the YU Pride Alliance to represent LGBTQ students. activity.”
Fox News’ Jon Brown contributed to this report.