Williams Institute

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Hawaii · Free

UCLA Law think tank conducting research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. Useful for tenants denied housing or evicted because of sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. Keep written records: dates, what was said, who witnessed it. Save texts, emails, voicemails. Healthcare discrimination is covered under ACA Section 1557 — providers receiving federal funds can't turn you away. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Hawaii residents and allies.

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