BREAKING: We just sued the US @DeptOfDefense along with @OutServeSLDN on behalf of Nick Harrison, a veteran of two overseas combat tours who was denied a position in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps thanks to the Pentagon's outdated #HIV policies. lambdalegal.org/blog/20180530_…
Thanks to the medical realities of 2018, a person living with #HIV can safely perform any job.
But existing Pentagon policies prevented Nick, who lives with HIV, from commissioning. A necessary update to these policies is WELL past-due.
But existing Pentagon policies prevented Nick, who lives with HIV, from commissioning. A necessary update to these policies is WELL past-due.
#HIV is managed no differently than other chronic illnesses that allow an individual to enlist or be appointed as an officer, so long as certain criteria are met. These conditions have no effect on force readiness.
There are *many* HIV+ JAG officers already serving!
There are *many* HIV+ JAG officers already serving!
Sgt. Harrison is a dedicated soldier, an intelligent lawyer and a loyal leader. He possesses every desirable quality we'd want in our armed services.
🗣️ ANYONE willing to put their life on the line to defend the people of our country deserves RESPECT, not discrimination!
🗣️ ANYONE willing to put their life on the line to defend the people of our country deserves RESPECT, not discrimination!
Lambda Legal and @OutServeSLDN are committed to ensuring that ALL qualified individuals are given the opportunity to serve.
Plain and simple: Hiring and promotion should be based on a candidate's QUALIFICATIONS. Not outdated, unfounded fears about #HIV.
Plain and simple: Hiring and promotion should be based on a candidate's QUALIFICATIONS. Not outdated, unfounded fears about #HIV.
