Fredericka Butler v. New Paltz Central School District - Equal Protection

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:02:03 +0000
Civil Rights

Fredericka Butler, an African American and Latina woman, brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim against New Paltz Central School District and two administrators alleging Equal Protection violations related to her tenure denial as Director of Student Support Services. Judge Anthony Brindisi granted defendants' motion for summary judgment on March 27, 2026 in the Northern District of New York, dismissing all claims against the district, superintendent Stephen Gratto, and interim superintendent Bernard Josefsberg.