In a landmark decision in 2020, the Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County that federal law prohibits discrimination against gay and transgender employees in the workplace. The reasoning behind this decision was that such discrimination is inherently based on sex.
This ruling, which saw a 6-3 majority with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch joining the liberal wing, has significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights moving forward. Both Roberts and Gorsuch, known for their conservative leanings, played pivotal roles in this decision and are now closely watched for their stance on related cases.
