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Liberty University Appeals Discrimination Case Over Employee's Firing

10/3/2025

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Liberty University appeals a discrimination case over Ellenor Zinski's termination; the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing.
Zinski was hired February 2023 and fired July 2023 after disclosing her gender identity.
The university says actions align with its doctrinal statement and federal religious freedom rights.
The ACLU argues the termination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Story summary

Liberty University appeals a discrimination case over Ellenor Zinski's termination; the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing.
Zinski was hired February 2023 and fired July 2023 after disclosing her gender identity.
The university says actions align with its doctrinal statement and federal religious freedom rights.
The ACLU argues the termination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.