(Washington) In the first LGBT case to reach the US Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts the court has let stand a ruling upholding the rights of transsexuals.
The court Monday refused to consider shielding employers from discrimination lawsuits by transsexuals. The court's refusal to intervene leaves in place a victory for transgendered Cincinnati Officer Philecia Barnes.
A federal appeals court upheld a jury's finding that Barnes was a victim of discrimination, under a federal civil rights law. The city had been ordered to pay the officer $320,000, and pay another $550,000 in attorney fees.
In 1999, Barnes, a 24-year veteran of the Cincinnati police force, dressed as a man at work but a woman during off-hours as she transitioned. At times, Barnes wore makeup to work and had manicured nails.
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