The U.S. Supreme Court delivers significant unanimous rulings on June 5, addressing gun manufacturing liability, employment discrimination, and religious tax exemptions. In a landmark decision, the Court strikes down a higher legal bar for discrimination claims from majority-group members, affirming that federal employment law provides equal protections regardless of sexual orientation.
Additionally, the Court dismisses Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers aimed at curtailing illegal firearm trafficking and rules that Wisconsin cannot deny a tax exemption to a Catholic charity based on its non-proselytizing nature. These decisions, notably authored by liberal justices, could reshape legal landscapes across multiple sectors, prompting wider implications for plaintiffs and religious organizations alike.
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