Rapid Reaction—the Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Whether You Can Be Fired for Being Gay or Trans

On the morning of October 8, the Supreme Court heard arguments in three cases that will ultimately decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects gay and trans employees from employment discrimination. Jessica Mason Pieklo, who attended the arguments, joins Imani Gandy for a breakdown of the most important moments.

Activists outside the Supreme Court voice their support for workplace protections for gay and trans employees. Jessica Mason Pieklo / Rewire.News

On the morning of October 8, the Supreme Court heard arguments in three cases that will ultimately decide whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects gay and trans employees from employment discrimination. Jessica Mason Pieklo, who attended the arguments, joins Imani Gandy for a breakdown of the most important moments and then interviews Claudia Trevor-Wright about the experience of being arrested during Court-related protest actions.

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