Supreme Court: LGBTQ Workers Are Protected From Job Discrimination

The US Supreme Court ruled that firing someone based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal, expanding Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The 6-3 decision, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, was supported by Chief Justice John Roberts and four other justices. This ruling extends federal protections to LGBTQ workers across the US, previously only available in some states. The decision, unexpected from a conservative court, was praised by LGBTQ groups as a historic victory, coinciding with Pride Month celebrations.

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