On October 8, 2019, the Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases involving several people being fired from their jobs due to the nature of their gender identity and sexual orientation. This issue is just as much of a human rights violation as being discriminated against for the color of one's skin or national origin- a person's identity. The Trump administration responded in a brief filed with the Supreme Court on August 16, by advocating for such discrimination in the workplace and even suggesting that it is in a company's "best interest" to do so.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a "federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion." The LGBTQ community has been culturally ostracized for the nature of who they love for centuries. The marginalization of LGBTQ people remains prominent within most societies, yet it is seldom covered by news reporters and, in the cases that it does make it to the media, it is often overlooked by most people.

The reality of the matter is that people are still brutally beaten and murdered for being open about who they are. LGBTQ people have, therefore, created a beautiful community that serves as a safe haven for people to love who they want to love. Most people go throughout their day hiding a part of their identity because they are scared for their lives or are afraid that they might be treated differently because of it.

The fact that all facets of human identity are not protected under the same federal law is a huge red flag that screams ignorance and bigotry. Meanwhile, an LGBTQ person that proudly walks down the street holding up a rainbow flag demands acceptance and humanity.

The Supreme Court expects a decision between February and June of 2020. However, it is not guaranteed that this decision will be final due to Congress' ability to modify or change it through the legislative process. This is a pivotal moment in history that could potentially define the morality of the American people.