Source: http://www.lawfficespace.com/2017/09/third-circuit-on-title-vii-ada-and-1983.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-26 10:06:14+00:00

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Yesterday, the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion in Williams v. PHRC.
Williams sued the PHRC for allegedly discriminating against her based on her race and disability. Generally, under 42 U.S.C. §1983, people can sue state actors for violating their federal rights - like constitutional rights, or statutory rights. Williams sued under Title VII (race discrimination) and under §1983, claiming violation of her rights under Title VII and the ADA (disability discrimination).
[P]laintiffs may not seek damages under § 1983 for stand-alone violations of either Title VII or the ADA.
Plaintiffs must instead proceed under Title VII and the ADA, not under §1983.
Given these respective statutes, Congress’s intent is clear. Allowing pure Title VII and ADA claims under § 1983 would thwart Congress’s carefully crafted administrative scheme by throwing open a back door to the federal courthouse when the front door is purposefully fortified.
Other circuits have held similarly.

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