9th Circuit Court upholds religious exemptions for Christian colleges, allowing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity while receiving federal funding.

A U.S. appeals court has upheld religious exemptions for Christian colleges, allowing them to deny employment and expel students based on sexual orientation and gender identity while receiving federal funding. This unanimous ruling by the 9th Circuit Court supports the institutions' rights to maintain faith-based values under Title IX. The decision has sparked ongoing debates about religious freedom versus LGBTQIA+ rights, with advocacy groups promising to continue their fight against discrimination.