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First Liberty just filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of physician
assistant Valerie Kloosterman against her former employer, University
of Michigan Health-West, because she was fired for her religious
beliefs.

After completing a mandatory "diversity and inclusion"
training, Valerie asked for a religious accommodation because her
faith didn't allow her to affirm statements about gender
identity, participate in referring patients for "gender
reassignment" surgeries or drugs, or use pronouns that obscured
human biology.

During follow-up meetings, a Michigan Health diversity representative
with no medical training called Kloosterman "evil" and a
"liar," blamed her for gender dysphoria-related suicides,
and told her she could not take the Bible or her religious beliefs to
work with her.

Less than a month later-and despite her 17-year record of
exemplary patient care-Valerie was terminated.

Not only is this egregiously wrong, but it's also illegal.

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace
discrimination and harassment on the basis of religion. Federal law
also requires employers to provide a religious accommodation if it can
be reasonably accomplished.

Michigan Health's values state that it will "foster an
environment where every individual has a sense of belonging, a voice
that is heard and the opportunity to achieve and thrive." But
the company's alleged "inclusivity" doesn't
seem to apply if you're a person of faith.

When companies cave to cancel culture and anti-religious bias,
religious Americans like Valerie are at risk for unconstitutional
maltreatment.

That's why First Liberty is standing with Valerie to defend her
rights, and the rights of thousands of healthcare professionals who
want to work and live according to their religious beliefs.

Join the fight to protect the rights of all Americans to practice
their faith without fear of losing their job.
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Together, we can deliver victory for Valerie-and for many
Americans who are canceled for their faith in the workplace.



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