The Supreme Court Will Decide If an Employer Can Fire Someone for Being Gay or Trans

On October 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a trio of cases to determine whether sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination and thus prevented under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy explain these landmark cases and what to expect from the day of arguments next week.

Title VII and LGBTQ equality take center stage at the Supreme Court.
Title VII and LGBTQ equality take center stage at the Supreme Court. SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

On October 8, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a trio of cases to determine whether sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination and thus prevented under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy explain these landmark cases and what to expect from the day of arguments next week.

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