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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Denise Lavoie

Supreme Court lets stand ruling that protects people with gender dysphoria under disability law

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In a win for transgender rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to review a first-of-its-kind ruling from a federal appeals court that found people with gender dysphoria are entitled to the protections of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Advocates praised the decision to leave a ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in place.

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