Gov. Whitmer issues statement on Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ Americans

LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that gay, lesbian and transgender workers are protected from workplace bias under a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer provided a statement, saying the decision was a step forward for equal treatment for LGBTQ Michiganders.

“Today, in a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court confirmed what we already know – that nobody deserves to lose their job because of who they are or how they identify,” said Governor Whitmer. “This is good news for the countless LGBTQ+ Michiganders who have been fighting for equality for decades, and would not have been possible if not for one of the plaintiffs, Aimee Stephens, a brave Michigander who fought for transgender rights until the day she died. There is still more work to do. We must continue fighting to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect members of the LGBTQ+ community and make Michigan a state where more people want to move to for opportunity. In honor of Aimee, take today to celebrate this victory, and tomorrow, let’s continue fighting to ensure equality for all Michiganders.”