Civil Rights Now - Kira Fonteneau
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I’m Kira Fonteneau, a civil rights and employment lawyer. Licenses in Alabama, Georgia, California, and Virginia.
An employee requests a reasonable accommodation. A schedule change, modified duties, a different workstation.
The company approves it.
Then months later a performance issue suddenly appears in the file and not long after that comes termination.
That pattern matters.
Under the ADA, employers cannot retaliate against someone for requesting a reasonable accommodation. They are also required to engage in a good faith interactive process to address accommodation needs.
So if your record was strong before the request and suddenly changed after it, pay attention to that timeline.
What you should do:
Put every accommodation request in writing
Save emails and responses
Keep records of delays or changes
Preserve performance reviews and positive feedback
Documentation is what turns suspicion into evidence.
If something changed after you requested an accommodation, tell me in the comments.
01/07/2026
💔 Heartbreaking news from East Feliciana Parish
A 14-year-old boy died by su***de just before Christmas, and a new criminal investigation is underway after reports that he was bullied at school and told he’d “be better off dead.”
According to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, the teen — a student at East Feliciana Middle School — faced persistent bullying, including cruel name-calling and insults.
A classmate, speaking on the condition of anonymity, shared that the boy was often mocked and that others told him he’d be better off dead.
The sheriff’s office says it’s uncommon to open a criminal investigation into a su***de, but this case is different, and detectives are interviewing school leaders and students to understand what happened.
01/06/2026
A boy vanished after a “surprise trip.” He’s never been seen again.
Six-year-old Timmothy Pitzen disappeared on May 11, 2011, after his mother pulled him out of school early in Aurora, Illinois, saying there was a family emergency.
Instead, she took him on a three-day trip across Illinois and Wisconsin.
They went to places Timmothy loved — the Brookfield Zoo, KeyLime Cove water park, and the Kalahari Resort.
Security footage showed them calm and even smiling. Hotel staff and employees who saw them said Timmothy appeared happy and unaware anything was wrong.
On May 13, Amy Fry-Pitzen was last seen at a Family Dollar and a grocery store in Winnebago, Illinois.
The next morning, she was found deceased by su***de in a motel in Rockford.
She left behind a handwritten note saying Timmothy was “safe,” with people who would “care for him”… and ended with a chilling line:
“He will never be found.”
There was no sign of Timmothy in the motel room. His backpack, toys, clothes, and car seat were gone. Amy’s phone was missing too. Her SUV showed traces of grass and dirt, suggesting she may have driven to a rural or wooded area — but no location was ever identified.
Despite a nationwide search, no confirmed sightings of Timmothy have ever been verified since that day.
Over the years, theories surfaced — that he was left with someone from a religious group, or with a secret friend — but none were proven. In 2019, a man falsely claimed to be Timmothy, briefly raising hope before DNA tests showed it was a hoax.
More than a decade later, Timmothy’s fate remains unknown.
His father still keeps his room exactly the way it was. He says he believes his son may still be alive — and that one day, the truth will finally come out.
💔
12/31/2025
💔 Heartbreaking Update from Texas
Today, authorities confirmed that the body found near San Antonio has been identified as 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who had been missing since Christmas Eve. Local officials say her death has been ruled a su***de. 
Camila’s disappearance deeply affected her community, and the search involved local law enforcement and support from agencies including the FBI. Her family, friends, and neighbors have been holding onto hope throughout this difficult time. 
This tragedy is a powerful reminder of the silent struggles many face. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for help — support is available 24/7 through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). 
🕊️ Our thoughts are with Camila’s loved ones and everyone affected by this loss. Please share with care and compassion.
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