Liberty University Faces Lawsuit Over Firing of Transgender Employee

The legal battle highlights tensions between religious freedom and transgender rights as a former IT staffer challenges her dismissal.

Ellenor Zinski, a former IT worker at Liberty University, alleges she was fired due to her transgender identity, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Liberty University argues that its religious doctrine allows employment decisions based on gender identity, citing a doctrinal statement against gender transition.
The ACLU of Virginia is representing Zinski, countering claims by Liberty Counsel that the lawsuit is a setup against the university.
Zinski, who grew up admiring Liberty University, hoped for acceptance and to advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals within the Christian community.
The case may set a precedent in balancing religious rights with anti-discrimination laws, potentially escalating to the U.S. Supreme Court.