Today,
the Trump Justice Department filed an amicus brief before the Supreme
Court arguing that a baker in Colorado had the right to discriminate
against a couple because of their sexual orientation.
DNC CEO Jess O’Connell responded with the following statement:
“Discrimination
is not a constitutional right. This case is just the latest attempt by
the Trump administration to undermine our nation's progress toward LGBTQ
equality. Over the past eight months,
this administration has withdrawn federal protections for transgender
students; they’ve argued in court that a landmark civil rights law
doesn’t protect gay and lesbian people from discrimination in the
workplace; they’ve issued an order banning transgender
troops from serving in the military; and now, Trump’s DOJ is defending
discrimination against LGBTQ couples at the Supreme Court.
“Democrats
believe in equal justice for all Americans -- no matter their sexual
orientation or gender identity. We’ve come too far to let this
administration trample on LGBTQ rights and drag our
nation backwards. While Trump and Republicans try to divide us through
discrimination, Democrats will continue to organize and fight for the
full equality LGBTQ Americans deserve.”
