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Bostock v Clayton County

590 U.S. 644 (2020)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2020
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination encompasses discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, per SCOTUS majority.

Key Principle

Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination encompasses discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Area of Law

employment

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