Maryland AG Files First Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Eastern Shore Landlord for Gender-Based Discrimination

Jul 19, 2024, 06:53 PM

Maryland Attorney General's Office announced a historic moment with the filing of its first civil rights lawsuit by the newly established Civil Rights Division. The lawsuit targets Eastern Shore landlord Eric Sessoms for gender-based discrimination in housing, preying on vulnerable women. This marks a significant step in Attorney General's efforts to enforce federal, state, and local civil rights laws to protect Maryland residents from discrimination. The press conference emphasized the importance of addressing discriminatory practices in housing and called for victims to come forward.