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A significant ruling in 2020 set a precedent that protects the rights of transgender workers. This decision was seen as important in
The highest court in the United States has made only one significant ruling regarding the rights of transgender individuals, which is known as the case of Bostock v
In 2020, a decision was made stating that a significant civil rights law safeguards gay and transgender employees from discrimination in the workplace.
Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, who was appointed by President Donald J. Trump, stated in a 6-3 ruling that it is illegal for an employer to fire someone based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., along with the court’s liberal wing at the time, also supported this decision.
The ruling, which consisted of a majority opinion and two dissents, was spread out over 168 pages. President Donald J. Trump told reporters that he agreed with the ruling after reading it. Despite some people being surprised by the decision, Trump emphasized that they must respect and abide by it. He also described the ruling as a significant and impactful decision.
The justices were tasked with interpreting a law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, religion, national origin, and sex. They needed to determine if the prohibition against discrimination based on sex also extended to gay and transgender employees.
Justice Gorsuch stated that it was indeed the case
The writer argued that when an employer fires someone for being homosexual or transgender, they are essentially discriminating against traits or actions that would not be an issue if the person belonged to a different gender.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. disagreed with the argument, stating that it was incredibly arrogant. He also mentioned that there was no evidence to suggest that any member of Congress interpreted the law in that way when it was passed in 1964.
A law was passed to prevent discrimination in the workplace based on sex. The case being discussed focuses on the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, which provides a general framework for analysis rather than strict rules. Justice Alito mentioned in 2020 that the court’s ruling in this case could have a significant impact on future constitutional cases.
Adam Liptak reports on the Supreme Court and writes a column called Sidebar, which focuses on changes in the legal field. He attended Yale Law School and worked as a lawyer for 14 years before starting at The New York Times in 2002. To learn more about Adam Liptak, click here.
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