ROGERS, WILLIAM v. the State of Texas

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• holding that Congress may enact remedial measures under Section Five of the Fourteenth Amendment to counteract sex-based stereotypes
• holding that Congress acted within its authority in abrogating states’ immunity from suit under the FMLA
• holding that 29 U.S.C. § 2617(a)(2) “[t]he clarity of Congress’ intent ... is not fairly debatable.”
• recognizing that Congress’ authority to enforce the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment includes the power to remedy and deter sex-based discrimination engaged in by public employers
• holding that Congress may enact remedial measures under Section Five of the Fourteenth Amendment to counteract sex-based stereotypes
• holding that Congress constitutionally abrogated sovereign immunity for claims seeking money damages for violations of the “family care” provision

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