Published December, 2023
The DOJ Findings in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions, CHLP (2023)
In response to a complaint filed by CHLP, the U.S. Department of Justice found that the enforcement of Tennessee’s aggravated prostitution statute against people living with HIV violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Made on World AIDS Day, this announcement is an exciting, game-changing development in the state-based advocacy work to decriminalize HIV. This document has answers to frequently asked questions about the findings.
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