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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that individuals from majority groups can sue for job discrimination under federal civil rights laws, potentially reshaping how such claims are handled across the country.
The case, which originated in Ohio, involved a straight woman who claimed she was denied a promotion by her gay boss solely because of her sexual orientation. Lower courts initially dismissed the case, arguing that claims of discrimination by majority group members—such as heterosexual individuals—are valid only in rare instances.
However, the Supreme Court overturned those rulings. Writing in the majority opinion. . .
