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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS NAWL SIGNS AMICUS BRIEF ON BEHALF OF JAMES IMES IN IMES V. CITY OF ASHEVILLE, ET AL TO SUPPORT PROTECTING JOB SECURITY FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

Chicago, IL, September 22, 2004

On August 20th, NAWL signed as amicus in the matter of Imes v. City of Asheville, et al. The brief was filed on behalf of James Imes, a domestic violence victim who was fired from his employment when his status as a victim became known.

NAWL has a strong interest in protecting the jobs of victims of violence. The majority of domestic violence survivors are women. Job security is a critical component in a women’s ability to leave her abuser. The brief argues that Mr. Ames’ firing was against public policy, both of North Carolina and the United States. Public policy encourages victims of domestic violence to report the crimes and take whatever protective action is necessary. Legal Momentum was the lead amicus curiae and the brief was submitted to the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

Click here to see complete Imes brief