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A significant ruling in 2020 established a precedent in favor of protecting the rights of transgender workers. This decision carries weight in
The Supreme Court has issued just one significant ruling regarding the rights of transgender individuals, which is the case of Bostock v. Clayton County.
The decision made in 2020 stated that a significant civil rights law prohibits discrimination against gay and transgender employees in the workplace.
Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, who was appointed by President Donald J. Trump, stated in a 6-3 ruling that it is against the law for an employer to terminate an individual solely based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and the four liberal justices on the court also supported this decision.
The decision from the majority opinion and two dissents was a lengthy 168 pages. President Donald J. Trump told reporters that he acknowledged the ruling and had read it. While some were surprised, he emphasized the importance of respecting and abiding by the decision made. Trump also praised the decision as strong and impactful.
The justices were tasked with interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, religion, national origin, and sex. They had to determine if this prohibition on discrimination based on sex also encompassed discrimination against gay and transgender employees.
Justice Gorsuch stated that it was indeed the case
The writer stated that when an employer terminates an employee for being homosexual or transgender, they are essentially firing them for characteristics or behaviors that they would not have had an issue with if the employee belonged to a different gender.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. disagreed with the argument, stating that it was extremely arrogant. He also mentioned that there was no evidence to support the claim that any member of Congress understood the statutory text in that way when the law was passed in 1964.
The law mentioned in the text banned discrimination in the workplace based on gender. In contrast, the case discussed on Wednesday deals with the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, which is broadly written and is used to create a framework for analysis rather than specific rules. Justice Alito suggested in 2020 that the court’s decision in this case could have a significant impact on future constitutional cases.
Adam Liptak is a journalist who specializes in covering news related to the Supreme Court and legal developments. He attended Yale Law School and worked as a lawyer for 14 years before starting his career at The New York Times in 2002. Find out more information about Adam Liptak.
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