Age Discrimination

Case concerning allegations of age discrimination by a labor union against a member.

1. Reiwa 5 (Gyo-U) 299 Case Seeking Confirmation of Unconstitutionality of Deprivation of Young Adults' Right to Stand for Election

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和5(行ウ)299 若年成人被選挙権剥奪違憲確認等請求事件
4. VictimsNoneDefendantsGovernment of JapanPlaintiffsPlaintiffs' Group for Lowering the Age of CandidacyInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysGovernment CounselPlaintiff AttorneysMakoto ItoYoung Lawyers Association of JapanJudgesPresiding Judge of the Tokyo District CourtInstitutionsTokyo District CourtNational Diet
5. Case Tags: Constitutional Litigation;Age Discrimination;Electoral Law Reform;Youth Political Rights

1. Williams v. Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama, The

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 22, 2023)
3. VictimsMelvin WilliamsDefendantsThe Board of Trustees of The University of AlabamaPlaintiffsMelvin WilliamsInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Employment Discrimination;Retaliation;Age Discrimination;Civil Rights Litigation

1. McCluskey v. Local 78 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

2. Jurisdiction: United States (July 25, 2023)
3. VictimsJames McCluskeyDefendantsLocal 78 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage EmployeesPlaintiffsJames McCluskeyInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York
4. Case Tags: Age Discrimination;Labor Union Fair Representation;Employment Law;Summary Judgment