Relying on Scalia's approach, U.S appeals courts New York, Chicago and Cincinnati ruled that job discrimination based on employee's or identity is illegal discrimination because of sex under the civil rights act.. ..…

The first set of blockbuster cases will come Tuesday, when the justices hear arguments in three cases involving whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bars workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, provides protections for gay and transgender employees. . ..…

At issue is whether discrimination based on orientation is forbidden by Civil Rights Act, color, religion, sex, or national origin.. ... Circuit's minority said that she was treated, and not illegally under Civil Rights Act. ..…

Lower courts have split and the Trump administration argues that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not provide such protections. . ..…