Davids Statement on Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQI+ Rights
Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. Today’s ruling provides an unprecedented constitutional basis for businesses involved in providing customized “expressive” services to discriminate against marginalized communities currently protected by public accommodations nondiscrimination laws.
“I am deeply disappointed with today’s extreme Supreme Court decision that turns back the clock on equal rights, allowing businesses to discriminate against LGBTQI+ Americans, and potentially other minority groups, based simply on who they are. Public businesses should be open to all people in our community, and I will continue working to make that a reality. Now, Congress must act to protect the American people, including by passing the Equality Act, which would renew our commitment to equality for all and send a message to the LGBTQI+ community that they are supported by our federal government.”
