We took a break for the holidays, but now we’re back at it.

The latest developments include…

• Media coverage
  • KNKX Public Radio. “Students and faculty unite to change anti-LGBTQ policies at Seattle Public University.”
• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific Universtiy v. Robert Ferguson
    • Defendant’s motion to tax costs
      • Attachment: Proposed taxation of costs
    • Declaration of Daniel Jeon in support of defendant’s motion to tax costs
    • Bill of costs
    • Seattle Pacific University’s notice of appeal
    • Transcript order form
    • Taxation of costs

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Media coverage
  • AP News. “LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges.”
  • Religion News Service. “SPU board members seek dismissal of lawsuit over LGBTQ exclusion.”

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Guillot et al v. Whitehead et al
    • Notice of hearing
    • Defendants’ motion for expedited relief
    • Declaration of Nathaniel L. Taylor
    • Declaration of Pete Menjares
    • Declaration of Dean Kato
    • Declaration of Mark Mason
    • Declaration of Matthew Whitehead
    • Amended notice of court date

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

Nothing to share this week; check back next week!

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Media coverage
  • Inside Higher Ed. “Anti-LGBTQ+ Hiring Policies Prompt Lower Bond Rating for SPU.”
• Legal documents
  • Guillot et al v. Whitehead et al
    • Stipulation on special motions

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Media coverage
  • HR Dive. “Court declines to block investigation into university’s alleged LGBTQ discrimination.”
  • John’s Newsletter. “Another Update on Christian Universities.”

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Media coverage
  • Real Change. “Make it so.”
• Legal documents
  • Guillot et al v. Whitehead et al
    • Order granting motion for limited admission
• Board of Trustees & SPU administration statements
  • “Update and statements on dismissal of SPU’s lawsuit against attorney general“

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Media coverage
  • Courthouse News Service. “Judge tosses Seattle Pacific University suit over Washington’s anti-LGBT hiring probe.”
  • Washington State Office of the Attorney General. “AG Ferguson: Judge dismisses Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit to stop Attorney General inquiry into discrimination complaints.”
  • The Falcon. “Not above the law.”
  • KING 5. “Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit dismissed as discrimination investigation continues.”
  • The Seattle Times. “SPU lawsuit against WA AG dismissed by federal judge.”
  • KIRO 7. “Investigation into discrimination complaints at SPU to go on after judge dismisses lawsuit.”
  • FOX 13. “AG: Federal judge rejects SPU lawsuit to block anti-LGBTQ investigation.”
  • KHQ. “Federal ruling allows AG Ferguson to continue investigating reported discrimination at SPU.”
  • MyNorthwest. “SPU lawsuit dismissed, investigation into LGBTQ+ discrimination continues.”
  • Inside Higher Ed. “Judge Rejects Suit by Seattle Pacific Over State Probe.”
  • Religion News Service. “Judge dismisses SPU lawsuit aimed at halting probe into university’s hiring practices.”
• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Order setting time limits
    • Notice of appearance
    • Order granting motion and dismissing case
    • Civil judgment
    • Transcript order form 1
    • Transcript order form 2
  • Guillot et al v. Whitehead et al
    • Amended complaint
    • Certificate of service

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

Today brings significant developments in Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit against the Washington State Attorney General.

• Media coverage
  • Courthouse News Service. “Judge tosses Seattle Pacific University suit over Washington’s anti-LGBT hiring probe.”
  • Washington State Office of the Attorney General. “AG Ferguson: Judge dismisses Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit to stop Attorney General inquiry into discrimination complaints.”
  • The Falcon. “Not above the law.”
• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Order setting time limits
    • Notice of appearance
    • Order granting motion and dismissing case
    • Civil judgment
    • Transcript order form

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!

This week’s developments include…

• Legal documents
  • Seattle Pacific University v. Robert Ferguson
    • Order extending initial discovery deadlines

For more information on LGBTQ+ discrimination at Seattle Pacific University, see The Story So Far and explore other online resources. Interested in advocating for inclusion at SPU? Get involved!