President Biden on Friday lambasted a Supreme Court ruling {that a} Christian graphic artist who designs marriage ceremony web sites can refuse to work with same-sex {couples}, saying the choice might improve discrimination in opposition to LGBTQ {couples}.

“I’m deeply concerned that the decision could invite more discrimination against LGBTQI+ Americans. More broadly, today’s decision weakens long-standing laws that protect all Americans against discrimination — including people of color, people with disabilities, people of faith and women,” Mr. Biden stated in an announcement.

The assertion was launched hours after the excessive courtroom’s conservative majority dominated that the First Amendment protects designer Lorie Smith from creating speech she doesn't consider.

The vote in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis was cut up alongside ideological traces 6 to three, with the justices appointed by Democratic presidents dissenting.

Mr. Biden known as on Congress to move the Equality Act, laws that will increase the definition of “sex” to incorporate “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” below the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making these classes a brand new protected class within the federal code.

The Equity Act was once more launched in Congress final week, however unlikely to go wherever within the Republican-controlled House and with Democrats holding a slim lead within the Senate.

“Our work to advance equal rights for everyone will continue. That is why we must pass the Equality Act, which will enshrine civil rights protections for LGBTQI+ Americans in federal law and strengthen public accommodations protections for all Americans. I urge Congress to swiftly send this legislation to my desk,” Mr. Biden stated.

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