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Transgender Woman Sues Liberty University Over Job Discrimination

3/17/2026

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Ellenor Zinski, a transgender woman, filed Zinski v. Liberty University alleging Liberty University fired her from an IT job in violation of Title VII.
Zinski left the United States for safety after the termination.
The suit cites the Supreme Court's 2020 ruling protecting LGBTQ+ employees.
A Fourth Circuit decision is pending and could shape broader civil rights protections.

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Story summary

Ellenor Zinski, a transgender woman, filed Zinski v. Liberty University alleging Liberty University fired her from an IT job in violation of Title VII.
Zinski left the United States for safety after the termination.
The suit cites the Supreme Court's 2020 ruling protecting LGBTQ+ employees.
A Fourth Circuit decision is pending and could shape broader civil rights protections.