Press Releases
about HIV
Oct 24, 2023
Plaintiffs File Federal Suit to Overturn Tennessee鈥檚 Aggravated Prostitution Statute
Lawsuit challenges requirement to register as a violent sex offender based on HIV status
Issue Areas:
HIV
Court case: OUTMemphis v. Lee
About the ACLU
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The ACLU has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.
Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate ACLU state affiliate.
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News & CommentaryMar 2024
HIV
Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIVFighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIV
The ACLU is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing. -
TennesseeOct 2023
HIV
+3 Issues
OUTMemphis v. LeeOUTMemphis v. Lee
OUTMemphis v. Lee is a first-of-its-kind challenge to a state-level HIV criminalization law as a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Constitution. Plaintiffs OUTMemphis and Jane Does 1-4 seek to strike down Tennessee鈥檚 discriminatory, irrational and cruel enforcement of its 鈥淎ggravated Prostitution鈥� law and related sex offender registration requirements. -
PodcastOct 2023
HIV
+6 Issues
How ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and ActivismHow ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and Activism
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News & CommentaryFeb 2023
HIV
Privacy & Technology
Contact Tracing and COVID-19: Lessons From HIVContact Tracing and COVID-19: Lessons From HIV
There are differences between HIV and COVID-19, but some lessons still hold true.