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Dec 5 6 tweets 4 min read
This morning, Oral Arguments were heard at the Supreme Court, where web design agency #303Creative is arguing countless businesses should have the right to refuse service to same-sex couples, & anyone whose identities they disagree with.

Here’s what you need to know. (1of6) Image
This case is about whether businesses generally open to the public may refuse to serve some customers based on personal objections to who they are, contrary to current civil rights law. (2of6)
If #SCOTUS rules in favor of web designer #303Creative it could provide a license to discriminate against #LGBTQ+ people. It likely would profoundly impact the civil liberties of not only #LGBTQ+ Americans, but ALL Americans. (3of6)
Lambda Legal has submitted an amicus brief to #SCOTUS urging the high court to preserve principles of the public accommodations law and reject #303Creative’s proposed new “expressive conduct” rule, which would allow for discrimination based on personal beliefs. (4of6)
CEO Kevin Jennings, says “#LGBTQ+ people should not have to think about what shops they can and cannot enter. The business owner essentially seeks a license to discriminate whenever the product or service offered involves communicating the customer’s information or ideas.” (5of6)
#LGBTQ+ people should be able to live with dignity and free from discrimination as is the right of every American,” said Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO. Listen to tomorrow’s Oral Arguments Live at 10am ET at supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments…. (6of6)

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On June 17, Florida proposed a rule that would prohibit Medicaid coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming care for trans youth and adults. Along with @SouthernLegal, @FLHealthJustice, @NHeLP_org, and @EqualityFlorida, we have launched protectFLtranshealth.org.
.@LambdaLegal, @SouthernLegal, @FLHealthJustice, and @NHeLP_org stand ready to defend the rights of transgender people in Florida, including the right to nondiscriminatory health care coverage.
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In this historic moment, the stakes are incredibly high for the LGBTQ+ community, with lawmakers across the country relentlessly attacking trans youth. We released this statement on why we have confidence that Judge Jackson will be the fair and impartial justice we need. ⬇️
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TX AG @KenPaxtonTX's opinion that gender-affirming care for trans youth is "child abuse" is not worth the paper it is written on. It’s not new law. It is beyond shameful for him & @GovAbbott to politicize the health of transgender youth for personal gain. lambdalegal.org/news/tx_202202…
We know this must be scary for caregivers to trans youth, and trans youth themselves. But we want to make it very clear that the law has not changed, and they are not alone. We are here to support parents, guardians, and the youth receiving the life-saving health care they need.
Although the AG’s nonbinding opinion should NOT interfere with medically necessary care, our Help Desk is ready to help anyone in TX navigate this situation. If you need resources or have an investigation opened against you, call our Help Desk. lambdalegal.com/helpdesk
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Today, w/our friends at @EqualityILL, we filed a brief in support of Meggan Sommerville, a trans woman & @HobbyLobby employee for more than 20 years who has been fighting to use the women’s facilities @ her job. She’s been fighting for almost 10 years.
bit.ly/3pecmEM
“Denying trans people the ability to use facilities that match their GIDs is not just dangerous … but an attempt to deny trans people full participation in society & render us invisible. Trans people exist; & we deserve to be treated w/dignity & respect.” -@AvataraSmithC 🔥🔥🔥
“Meggan Sommerville is a woman, full stop. Well-established state and federal law says so, but most importantly, Meggan Sommerville says so.” -@ethanboehmerice, Lambda Legal

That’s right! A little louder for the people in the back, Ethan! 🗣️
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#BREAKING: @LambdaLegal, @AthleteAlly, and @WomensSportsFdn filed an amicus brief on behalf of nearly 200 athletes in women’s sports including @BillieJeanKing and @mPinoe in support of trans youth and the @ACLU’s case challenging Idaho law banning trans girls from sports.

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Today is day two of irresponsible, illegitimate Senate #SCOTUSHearings for Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.

REMINDER: Her MANY writings/statements over the years confirm her hostility to civil rights. She has NO PLACE on the Supreme Court.

#BlockBarrett
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FACT CHECK: The ACA ensures health insurance for 130 million people with preexisting conditions (including millions of #COVID19 survivors).

#BlockBarrett
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The Constitution's "text" codifies slavery (among other things). 🙃

#BlockBarrett
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