When defendants interviewed the five final applicants and their references for the constable position, they unabashedly and illegally asked questions about the applicants’ views on abortion, gay marriage, politics and whether they voted conservatively and voted Republican and their religious affiliation.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Suit Alleges Applicant For County Position Was Asked Illegal Questions About Religion, Political Views
The Austin Statesman reports today on a federal lawsuit that was filed this week by Robert Lloyd, an unsuccessful applicant for the position of Constable in Williamson County, Texas. According to the complaint, the county Commissioners Court asked Lloyd illegal and irrelevant questions:
