WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released this statement on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Bostock v Clayton County, Georgia, ruling that federal employment non-discrimination laws protect all LGBTQ employees:
“Today, the Supreme Court has declared what our society should acknowledge without reservations – that discrimination by sexual orientation and gender identity should not be tolerated by any means, and most definitely not in the workplace.
This long-awaited victory grants the LGBTQ community rightful protections against discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
“During this Pride Month, I am proud of the steps that our nation has taken to ensure that justice and equality are achievable, and I am committed to continuing this critical work to dismantle the remaining obstacles disproportionately faced by members of the LGBTQ community, including equitable access to health care services and safe housing.
