The Supreme Court has simplified the process for individuals from majority groups to file discrimination lawsuits, siding with Marlean Ames, who alleged she faced discrimination for being straight. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson remarked that federal civil rights law does not differentiate between majority and minority groups, thereby protecting all individuals equally. This unanimous decision impacts 20 states and D.C., correcting previous higher legal standards for majority-group plaintiffs. The ruling raises questions about workplace equity initiatives, amidst many claims that they disproportionately challenge majority group members.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson highlighted that federal civil rights law does not distinguish between majority and minority groups, affirming equal protections for all individuals.
The court's ruling emphasizes that special requirements cannot be imposed on majority-group plaintiffs, thereby validating claims of discrimination among traditionally advantaged groups.
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