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US Supreme Court sides with Catholic adoption agency that discriminates against LGBTQ+ couples

In a blow to LGBTQ+ rights, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Catholic Social Services (CSS) in regards to an anti-discrimination case.  On Thursday ( 17 June), the court ruled that a Catholic adoption agency was able to renew its contract with the city of Philadelphia even after it violated city law by refusing married LGBTQ+ couples from adopting.  The court unanimously agreed that the city violated CSS’s rights but was divided on the reasoning with a 6 to 3 split.  Writing for the six justice’s, Chief Justice John…

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