July 27, 2017
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Gays Do Not Have the Same Civil Rights as Heterosexuals
Title VII
The Department of Justice argued Wednesday that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not protect gay and lesbian workers from discrimination. This is a change from the previous administration’s position on the question. [BuzzFeed]
Lawyers under Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in federal court that a 1964 civil rights law does not protect a gay employee from discrimination.
Source: The Justice Department Just Argued Against Gay Rights In A Major Federal Case