U.S. Supreme Court to review Marlean Ames' sex discrimination case based on heterosexuality.
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Marlean Ames' case, an Ohio woman who alleges sex discrimination based on her heterosexuality. After being passed over for promotions in favor of LGBTQ individuals, Ames' lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Youth Services was dismissed by lower courts, which applied a higher standard for majority group members. The court's ruling could influence how discrimination claims are assessed for white and straight individuals under federal law.
October 04, 2024
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