The U.S. Supreme Court delivers unanimous rulings on significant matters concerning gun manufacturers, employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and religious tax exemptions. In a pivotal decision, the court strikes down a high legal barrier for discrimination claims by straight employees, potentially reshaping workplace protections across 20 states, as noted by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in her majority opinion.
Additionally, the court dismisses Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers for their alleged role in arms trafficking, citing a law that shields manufacturers from such claims unless they knowingly facilitate illegal sales. On the religious front, Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s ruling emphasizes the need for governmental neutrality towards various religious organizations, allowing Catholic Charities to receive tax exemptions like other churches. These rulings underscore the court’s evolving stance on critical social and legal issues.
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