Supreme Court Rules on LGBTQ Rights

On Monday “The Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, ruled that even if Congress may not have had discrimination based on sexual orientation or transgender status in mind when it enacted the landmark law over a half century ago, Title VII’s ban on discrimination protects gay, lesbian and transgender employees. Because fewer than half of the 50 states currently ban employment discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, today’s decision is a major victory for LGBT employees.” (SCOTUSblog)

The left supports the ruling, arguing that it is a correct reading of the text of the law and that it will benefit many gay and transgender employees.

The right opposes the ruling, arguing that it is contrary to Congress’s intention when passing the law and that it will result in harmful consequences going forward.