WASHINGTON, DC – The Supreme Court advanced the cause of LGBTQ rights Monday, ruling that Title VII, the landmark civil rights law barring sex discrimination in the workplace, applies to gay, lesbian and transgender workers. The decision was written by Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch. He was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s four liberal justices.
Over 50 years ago, the Stonewall Riots kicked off the modern LGBTQ movement when Black and Brown trans people fought back against police brutality and discrimination; brutality and discrimination that too many LGBTQ people continue to face in the United States to this day
“Over 50 years ago, the Stonewall Riots kicked off the modern LGBTQ movement when Black and Brown trans people fought back against police brutality and discrimination; brutality and discrimination that too many LGBTQ people continue to face in the United States to this day,” said Wayne Turner, a long time AIDS and LGBTQ rights activist and NHeLP Senior Attorney. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling, prohibiting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, is a victory rooted in their brave resistance and those who acted up and fought back against bigotry and discrimination. This decision will have far-reaching implications for LGBTQ nondiscrimination in other areas, including health care — areas of public life where too many LGBTQ people, particularly LGBTQ people of color, still face discrimination and prejudice.”
