The Supreme Court’s disappointing decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis undermines that basic truth, and painfully it comes during Pride month when millions of Americans across the country join together to celebrate the contributions, resilience, and strength of the LGBTQI+ community. While the Court’s decision only addresses expressive original designs, I’m deeply concerned that the decision could invite more discrimination against LGBTQI+ Americans. We will also work with states across the country to fight back against attempts to roll back civil rights protections that could follow this ruling. When one group’s dignity and equality are threatened, the promise of our democracy is threatened and we all suffer. That is why we must pass the Equality Act, which will enshrine civil rights protections for LGBTQI+ Americans in federal law and strengthen public accommodations protections for all Americans.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2023 13:26 UTC