FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 29, 2022
CONTACT: press@iava.org

Washington, DC – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) applauds today’s U.S. Supreme Court Torres v. Texas Department of Public Safety decision which upheld the constitutionality of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), which protects service members and veterans from employment discrimination based on their military service or on disabilities related to their service.

“IAVA proudly joined with other VSOs to an amicus brief filed by the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) that reaffirmed the reemployment and anti-discrimination rights of servicemembers and veterans,” said Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA. “The decision today reaffirms important protections for those who have fought for us so that they will not be discriminated against due to their service. This is an important win for LeRoy Torres as well as servicemembers and veterans alike.”

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)  is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans, and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.

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