The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal civil rights law draws no distinction between majority and minority groups, making it easier for individuals to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. This decision overturns a higher bar previously set in 20 states and the District of Columbia for majority-group plaintiffs. The ruling came in an appeal from Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman who claimed she was denied a job and demoted by the Ohio Department of Youth Services because of her sexual orientation. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the opinion, with Justice Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch concurring, noting concerns about "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives.
Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal civil rights law draws no distinction between majority and minority groups, making it easier for individuals to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits. This decision overturns a higher bar previously set in 20 states and the District of Columbia for majority-group plaintiffs. The ruling came in an appeal from Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman who claimed she was denied a job and demoted by the Ohio Department of Youth Services because of her sexual orientation. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the opinion, with Justice Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch concurring, noting concerns about "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives.
Trending- 1 1964: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act enacted.
- 2 Two years ago: Supreme Court's conservative majority outlawed consideration of race in university admissions.
- 3 January (current year): President Donald Trump took office and ordered an end to DEI policies in federal government.
- 4 Thursday (current week): Supreme Court made it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment, siding with Marlean Ames.
- Easier for majority-group individuals to sue for discrimination
- Overturns previous higher bar in 20 states and D.C.
- Potential increase in "reverse discrimination" lawsuits
- Continued debate over DEI policies
What: The U.S. Supreme Court made it easier to file "reverse discrimination" lawsuits by ruling that federal civil rights law applies equally to all individuals, regardless of majority or minority group status.
When: Thursday (ruling made), two years ago (court outlawed race consideration in university admissions), January (Trump took office).
Where: Washington (AP), Ohio (Marlean Ames's employer), 20 states, District of Columbia (where higher bar was set), 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (ruled against Ames).
Why: To ensure equal protection under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for all individuals, regardless of group affiliation, and to address concerns about potential discrimination against majority groups in employment.
How: The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in an appeal case, interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.