On October 8, the Supreme Court of the United States was slated to hear pivotal cases about whether to ensure or rollback employment protections for LGBTQ people. Here are 11 reasons LGBTQ protesters gathered at the Supreme Court en masse.
Because Rising Up Matters
Historic day ? #RiseUpOctober8 #RiseUpOct8 #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/oIGAwk5cot
— Kelsey Campbell (@campkels) October 8, 2019
Because the Supreme Court Is Essential to Upholding Queer and Trans Rights
#LGBTQRights are #CivilRights !!
Today, we are demanding the #SCOTUS to uphold queer and trans employment righsts.#RiseUpOctober8 #WeAreTheWorkforce https://t.co/tZlCrTY8rF— Housing Works (@housingworks) October 8, 2019
Because Today May Be One of the Most Important Days in LGBTQ Legal History
Today will go down as one of the most important days in LGBTQ legal history. Here’s the line of people waiting to get into the court to watch. #RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/6rIjAWJmvD
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 8, 2019
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Because Businesses Should Have No Right to Discriminate
The scene at the Supreme Court. #RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/uEdpHA51mq
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 8, 2019
Because It Honors Those Who Came Before
? No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us. #RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/aWEhM5ZxuH
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 8, 2019
Because When Trans Rights Are Under Attack, We Must Fight Back
“When trans lives are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! When black lives are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK!” #RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/WiGGc4pzNr
— Jason Rosenberg (@mynameisjro) October 8, 2019
Because “We the People” Means Everyone
? We the people means everyone.#RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/YSnc0YRjcN
— ACLU (@ACLU) October 8, 2019
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Because It Shows That Trans People Belong
Say it with us:
Trans people belong.#RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/fSmx4gUJvV
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) October 8, 2019
Because We’re Making History No Matter What Happens
“Remember, you’re making history no matter what happens.” @Lavernecox is with us today. #RiseUpOct8 #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/vYY72zBhrg
— ACLU of Michigan (@ACLUofMichigan) October 8, 2019
Because Everyone Should Stand with Their Trans Family
Moms care about a lot of things – especially when it comes to our kids’ rights. This administration will never succeed in sanctioning bigotry against LGBTQ people. #RiseUpOct8 pic.twitter.com/TDhtLutUPL
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) October 8, 2019
Because LGBTQ People Deserve to Bring Their Full Selves to Work
We are out here in force for #OurDayInCourt at the Supreme Court rally. #LGBTQ people deserve the right to bring their full selves to work, every day.
Follow this thread for live updates from today’s events! #RiseUpOct8 #RiseUpOctober8 pic.twitter.com/ajWqYbmCFP
— Lambda Legal (@LambdaLegal) October 8, 2019
Get more information about these important Supreme Court cases from the ACLU.
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Last modified: October 8, 2019
