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  • The 7 big Supreme Court cases to watch in 2020 | TheHill

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  • LGBT rights in the United States - Wikipedia

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in the United States may face legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. While the United States Supreme Court has legalized many LGBT rights, they continue to vary by jurisdiction, and discrimination in jobs and housing is still legal in most states.

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  • LGBT SCOTUS cases : Christianity

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  • LGBT SCOTUS cases : Christianity

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  • All the Times the Supreme Court Has Ruled on LGBT …

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  • NPR.org - Are LGBTQ Employees Safe From …

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  • Divided Supreme Court Weighs LGBT People's Rights | …

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  • SCOTUS hears arguments in LGBT discrimination cases

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  • The New Yorker - The Supreme Court Considers L.G.B.T ...

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