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Huge Victory For LGBTQ Rights
In a surprise decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that firing a person based on sexual orientation and gender identity violates their civil rights.
Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that declared same-sex marriage legal across the U.S., said that Monday's SCOTUS decision is a huge moment for the LGBTQ community.
It's another step in the fight for LGBTQ rights. Earlier this week, the US supreme court ruled in favor of protecting rights within the workplace. News 10 reached out to those in the community to learn..
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative..
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