14 politicians, celebrities, and CEOs celebrate the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ workers from discrimination

Connor PerrettJun 16, 2020, 00:19 IST

Prominent figures from former Mayor Pete Buttigieg to actor Indya Moore, to Apple CEO Tim Cook celebrate the landmark Supreme Court ruling Monday.REUTERS, NurPhoto, AP Images

The Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision Monday that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects homosexual and transgender workers from discrimination from their employers.
Political leaders and other well-known figures from Hillary Clinton to Stephen King tweeted their support for the 6-3 ruling on Monday.
LGBTQ figures like actor Indya Moore and Apple CEO Tim Cook also celebrated the ruling.

Hillary Clinton, the former first lady, secretary of state, and presidential candidate tweeted in support of the landmark decision.

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Tim Cook, who publicly came out as gay in 2014, said he was "grateful" for the decision.

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Stacey Abrams, who most notably ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Georgia governorship, called the ruling "good news."

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said it was now time for the "hard work of turning these legal protections into a reality."

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to supporters while joined by his wife Kristin during a primary election night party in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar called the decision a "monumental step in the march towards LGBTQ+ equality."

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Author Stephen King said the decision in the Bostock ruling was a "great win" for LGBTQ Americans.

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"Pose" actor and model Indya Moore, who is transgender, celebrated the SCOTUS ruling.

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California Sen. Kamala Harris called the ruling a "major victory for LGBTQ+ rights."

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said "the fight for true equality continues."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responds to a reporter's question about his executive order advising that non-essential gatherings of more than 250 people should be canceled until at least the end of March, during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 12, 2020. AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown called the ruling "another hard fought victory" for LGBTQ Americans.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, who is gay, celebrated the ruling but called for the passage of a federal equality act.

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a campaign stop in Dover, New Hampshire, U.S., July 12, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Former Vice President Joe Biden — the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president — said the "Supreme Court has confirmed the simple but profoundly American idea that every human being should be treated with respect."

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Former Vice President Joe Biden — the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president — said the "Supreme Court has confirmed the simple but profoundly American idea that every human being should be treated with respect."

Pop star Taylor Swift called it a "beautiful step forward."

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was "grateful to see this progress and good news."

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14 politicians, celebrities, and CEOs celebrate the landmark Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ workers from discrimination

Hillary Clinton, the former first lady, secretary of state, and presidential candidate tweeted in support of the landmark decision.

Tim Cook, who publicly came out as gay in 2014, said he was "grateful" for the decision.

Stacey Abrams, who most notably ran an unsuccessful campaign for the Georgia governorship, called the ruling "good news."

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said it was now time for the "hard work of turning these legal protections into a reality."

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar called the decision a "monumental step in the march towards LGBTQ+ equality."

Author Stephen King said the decision in the Bostock ruling was a "great win" for LGBTQ Americans.

"Pose" actor and model Indya Moore, who is transgender, celebrated the SCOTUS ruling.

California Sen. Kamala Harris called the ruling a "major victory for LGBTQ+ rights."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said "the fight for true equality continues."

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown called the ruling "another hard fought victory" for LGBTQ Americans.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, who is gay, celebrated the ruling but called for the passage of a federal equality act.

Former Vice President Joe Biden — the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president — said the "Supreme Court has confirmed the simple but profoundly American idea that every human being should be treated with respect."

Pop star Taylor Swift called it a "beautiful step forward."

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was "grateful to see this progress and good news."