Rep. Grijalva Applauds Supreme Court LGBTQ Civil Rights Ruling
June 16, 2020
June 16, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement:
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to LGBTQ individuals, making it illegal for employers to fire an individual based off their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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"This is a remarkable victory for the LGBTQ community that has fought for decades against discrimination in the workplace whi . . .
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to LGBTQ individuals, making it illegal for employers to fire an individual based off their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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"This is a remarkable victory for the LGBTQ community that has fought for decades against discrimination in the workplace whi . . .