Case Summary
A long-time employee of the U.S. Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS), Charlie Batista suddenly became the target of persistent acts of intimidation, retaliation, and discrimination in the workplace because of a known disability he has lived and thrived with. In fact, Batista was initially hired under the special authority (i.e., Schedule A) that gives federal agencies an optional way to hire individuals with disabilities. Nonetheless, Batista's new supervisor at the USCIS Miami Field Office believed that his disability presented a risk to the Agency's operations, and therefore, Batista had to go. Fortunately, after a year of torment, Batista's hardship transfer was approved and he was able to transfer to a new office, bringing an end to his workplace troubles. Batista is seeking to vindicate the injustice he was subjected to during the period of torment, which, among other things, led to an unwarranted delay in his career-ladder promotion.
Recent Case Update(s)
We moved for permission to file an amended complaint on August 10, 2023, based on a prior ruling by the Court on July 13, 2023. On September 29, 2023, the United States opposed our motion in an effort to terminate the case altogether. We're currently awaiting a ruling from the Court.
Last updated on January 26, 2024.
