INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In response to the high court’s decision, State Senator J.D. Ford (D-Indianapolis) made the following statement:

“I am thrilled to hear about the Supreme Court’s decision today,” Sen. Ford said. “Today’s decision is a victory for human rights in our country. The LGBTQ+ community has long suffered from discrimination in the workplace, and today’s ruling reaffirming the protections of the 1964 Civil Rights Act brings us one step closer to equality.

 

“While we have cause to celebrate today, there is still plenty of work left to do. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ Americans still face harassment and even violence in their daily lives – especially black and brown transgender Hoosiers. Today’s ruling gives us something to celebrate, but there is still plenty of work left to do, including passing comprehensive hate crimes legislation for our state, which is something I will continue fighting for as we move closer to the next General Assembly session.”

 

 

 

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