Dear PFAW Member,
Did you see the news yesterday? The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This is an enormous victory for LGBTQ equality.
While it is nearly unbelievable that Trump judge Neil Gorsuch followed the law in penning this decision, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity, our work to ensure that LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination is not over. The Equality Act will write protections from discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity in education, employment, health care, housing, and public accommodations into federal law.
Currently, crossing a state border can drastically change which laws protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. Twenty-six states have no laws that forbid businesses from refusing service, denying entry to, or otherwise discriminating against members of the public based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Only 13 states have laws that forbid health care discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Every American should live free from discrimination.
Thank you for your advocacy. Wishing you and your family health and safety!
In community,
Charlie, PFAW
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