Nebraska advocates and some business leaders join together to praise Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ workers’ rights.
The Court affirms the sex discrimination provision in Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination, saying that all LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination under federal law.
In response, the "ACLU of Nebraska," "Greater Omaha Chamber," "Heartland Workers Center," "Lincoln Chamber of Commerce," "Nebraska State AFL-CIO" and "OutNebraska" issued a joint statement:
“In this powerful national moment, it’s heartening to have good news from the Supreme Court that affirms the vital principle enshrined in our state motto of 'Equality Before the Law.'
The decision speaks to people coming together, something we’ve seen in the pandemic and the national movement in support of Black lives and against systemic racism.
Today is a turning point for fairness and equality in our nation and Nebraska. Workplaces should be welcoming for everyone, and all workers should feel safe to be our authentic selves.
This decision is a huge stride toward making that vision a reality for the millions of LGBTQ people in our communities."