The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in a 6-3 decision, extending Title VII protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This decision, a major victory for LGBTQ+ rights, was notable for the support of two conservative justices. The ruling stemmed from the Bostock vs. Clayton County case, where Gerald Bostock was fired for joining a gay softball league. The court's majority opinion, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, argued that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is inherently sex discrimination. The dissenting justices contended that this interpretation was not intended by the original law's architects. The decision sets a significant precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and highlights the evolving interpretation of civil rights laws.

How did the Supreme Court's decision impact the interpretation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

What was the reaction of the Trump Administration to the Supreme Court's ruling on workplace discrimination?