Heres whats been happening in the realm of LGBTQ rights:
What happened this week?
But, the thing is: the military doesnt actually spend that much on transgender soldiers medical expenses.
In fact, they spend more on Viagra and three of Trumps trips to Mar-a-Largo.
Should I be worried?
Though the tweet hasnt formally enacted any policy changes, it did spread false information about transgender soldiers.
In fact, it saves money to do so.
Of course it impacts policy on the local and state level, not just the federal level.
Its important we take this seriously even if its not a self-effectuating policy.
What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This includes all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, and pay.
Because of this ambiguity, different federal courts have ruled differently on cases involving discrimination based on sexual orientation.
In addition,28 states do not have these protections in place, andthree states have laws prohibiting local anti-discrimination laws.
What did the Justice Department argue?
Inits court brief, the Justice Department argues that Title VII should not cover discrimination based on sexual orientation.
It does not, as has been settled for decades.
In 2015, a lower court ruling on the case said that Title VII didnt protect against sexual orientation.
In April, the Second Circuit in New York ruled supporting this decision.
Ultimately, though, the decision on whether or not Title VII includes sexual orientation falls on individual courts.
Whats next?
The ACLU also hasan intake formthat lets people seek help for instances that they feel discriminated against.
