PFLAG National Reacts to Fulton Decision

WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their decision in “Fulton vs. City of Philadelphia.” The decision is a very narrow ruling, essentially stating that governments cannot have exceptions in their nondiscrimination laws, and because of that, the City of Philadelphia’s nondiscrimination law cannot be enforced in this instance. However, the court did not invalidate nondiscrimination laws, did not give religious organizations a broad license to discriminate, nor did the court say that governments must contract with organizations that discriminate. 

Brian K. Bond, Executive Director of PFLAG National released the following statement:

“Youth in foster care have the right to stability and to be placed with families that support and affirm them for who they are — inclusive of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms that discrimination by government contractors is not permitted, and foster youth and their families are protected by nondiscrimination laws. PFLAG National stands with the former and current foster youth, foster caregivers who are LGBTQ+, and found families everywhere as we continue to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ people to secure full equality. The Senate must pass the Equality Act now to protect the rights of youth, families, and LGBTQ+ people everywhere.” 

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