Bio
Directs the ACLU's Center for Equality, which includes the ACLU's work on Voting, Racial Justice, Immigration and Disability Rights.
Featured work
![Black-and-white photo of James Hormel (left) and Matt Coles from the ACLU archives.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2021/08/James-Hormel-Header-Image-400x266.jpg)
Aug 24, 2021
ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV Project Exists Because of Jim Hormel’s Generosity
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Jan 15, 2014
Equality in the Culture and Equality in the Courts
![Pride flag](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/09/web15-siteimages-lgbt-2400x960-400x266.jpg)
Jul 2, 2010
Supreme Court Strikes a Blow Against LGBT Discrimination
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May 28, 2010
Why Getting Rid of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is So Important
Apr 16, 2010
The President and Hospital Visitation
Mar 15, 2010
The San Francisco Marriage Case, Part Two: The Supreme Court
Mar 11, 2010
The San Francisco Marriage Case, Part One: The Possible Outcomes and the Process
Jan 14, 2010
Supreme Court Bans Videotaping to Protect Prop. 8 Supporters
Aug 6, 2009
The Value of a Little History: The Myth of a Big Federal Fix