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New to the Resource Bank
Prometheus Realty v. City of New York, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, Part 5, No. 11113208
In 2009, the NY Supreme Court upheld the validity of New York's Tenant Protection Act, which prohibits landlords from using force or making threats, including repeated or ... More
Know Your Rights: HIV and Pregnancy, The Center for HIV Law and Policy
Women who are HIV-positive and pregnant or considering becoming pregnant often face judgment and discrimination from the very medical care providers they rely upon to keep ... More
United States of America v. Wales West, LLC, d/b/a/ Wales West RV Resort and Train and Garden Lovers Family Park, Consent Decree, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama, Civil No. 09-29-CG-B
On January 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the settlement of an ADA discrimination case it had brought against the owner and operator of an RV ... More
Comparison of the ADA (as construed by courts) and the ADA, As Amended, Kevin Barry, Emily Benfer and Chai Feldblum, Georgetown Federal Legislation & Administrative Clinic
This chart provides a quick guide to the most essential changes made to the Americans With Disabilities Act, originally enacted in 1990, through adoption of the ADA ... More
The ADA Amendments Act: An Overview of Recent Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Emily A. Benfer, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
This is a concise, useful discussion of the changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) that were put into effect through the passage of the ADA Amendments Act ... More
Know Your Rights: The HIV Ban and Immigration, The Center for HIV Law and Policy
This brief front-and-back handout provides answers to frequently asked questions about HIV, immigration, and the HIV Ban. The HIV ban is no longer in effect as of January ... More
Medical Examination of Aliens—Removal of HIV Infection from Definition of Communicable Disease of Public Health Significant, 42 CFR 34, Department of Health and Human Services
This final rule amends Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations to remove HIV from the definition of "communicable disease of public health significance." ... More
Memorandum Directing USCIS Officers to Hold In Abeyance Green Card Applications of HIV-Positive Applicants, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services
The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued this memorandum in September 2009 directing all USCIS officers to hold in abeyance "green card" applications of ... More
December 2009
CHLP Releases First Legal and Medical Guide on HIV and Pregnancy
On December 1, 2009, World AIDS Day, the Center for HIV Law and Policy is releasing a groundbreaking report and guide on the medical and legal issues surrounding HIV and pregnancy in the United States. The guide,  HIV and Pregnancy: Medical and Legal Considerations for Women and Their Advocates, makes it clear that persistent beliefs among medical, social service, and justice system professionals that women with HIV should avoid childbearing are unsupported by medical science or the law. The guide is the first of its kind, and charts the intersecting medical, ethical, and legal issues that can arise for HIV-positive women who are or may become pregnant.
November 2009
Jody Marksamer Joins CHLP Issue Specialists
CHLP is proud to announce that Jody Marksamer, Esq., is CHLP's newest issue specialist. Marksamer joins the CHLP team as an expert in issues affecting LGBTQ youth in child welfare and juvenile justice settings.
October 2009
Dr. H. Aaron Aronow Joins CHLP Issue Specialists
Dr. Aronow brings significant expertise in HIV and neurology and a unique perspective on patient needs and rights.
Teen SENSE
The Center for HIV Law and Policy's Teen SENSE initiative advances the principle that respect and accommodation for all gender expression and sexual orientation is central to HIV prevention and sexual health.
Women's Advocacy Resource Connection
The WARC initiative is our response to an increasing need for advocacy models that help to alter these patterns by clarifying and extending women's options and rights.
Women and HIV Listserv
The Women and HIV Listserv is an email list for women affected by HIV and their advocates. It is a place to share news and studies about policies that affect women with HIV, and to discuss important issues that call for the input and collaboration of women affected by HIV and their allies.
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December 2009
Risky Sex: Unique Concerns for People Who Test Positive for HIV
By Cynthia Knox
Deputy Director, HIV Law Project
When even an HIV-savvy person treats a partner's undisclosed HIV as grounds for a lawsuit, sex can be exceptionally risky for those living with HIV.
HIV-Positive and Pregnant in the United States: What It Really Means and What We Can Do About It
by Margo Kaplan
CHLP Director of Planning and Research
What distinguishes parents—and in particular women—living with HIV from other parents managing chronic medical conditions is not their illness, but rather an environment of stigma and discrimination that can compromise both their legal rights and their medical care.
September 2009
AIDS Criminals and Innocent Victims: Is There Anything Wrong with This Picture?
by Catherine Hanssens
CHLP Executive Director
ABC may think they scored with yet another salacious tale of an AIDS monster ruining the lives of innocent women, but the true story is more complex; when it comes to public education and responsible, honest reporting, they utterly failed to make the grade.
Sharing Resources
Local and legal services lawyers and advocates are doing high-quality work on behalf of people with HIV. If you have pleadings, briefs, court opinions, or related materials that could provide good advocacy models, please contact us at info@hivlawandpolicy.org.
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