Supreme Court rules on six cases on Thursday

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled on six cases on Thursday. Three are landmark cases that will impact future litigation. Those rulings involved gun maker protections, LGBTQ+ rights, the separation of church and state. All three of these rulings were unanimous.

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services:

An Ohio woman sued the state for reverse discrimination claiming she was ed up for a promotion because she’s straight. The Justices all agreed the woman’s civil rights were violated because of this reasoning. This case makes it easier for future reverse discrimination cases to be heard.

Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin:

The nine justices have also unanimously ruled on Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission, which focuses on the separation of church and state. The justices say the charity is entitled to tax relief it was denied because it’s operations were not primarily religious. This decision could expand eligibility for religious tax exemptions.

Smith & Wesson v. Mexico:

All justices agreed to throw out a lawsuit brought on by the Mexican government against gun maker Smith & Wesson. Mexico argued that the gun manufacturer was worsening violence in the country. But justices cited a 2005 law that shields gun companies from legal liability. Justice Elana Kagan acknowledged Mexico’s gun problems in the opinion. But she says the country’s lawyers failed to make allegations that would surmount those liability protections.

You can see a full list of Thursday’s rulings on the Supreme Court’s website.