Trump Agencies Seek to Limit LGBT Rights as Courts Expand Them

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that extended federal civil rights protections to LGBT workers may clash with Trump administration policies that have rolled back such rights or bolstered religious liberties. Litigation has already been filed in the health care space, and more could follow in the wake of the landmark decision.

Broad Reach: Attorneys say the high court ruling may influence other statutes. The administration, meanwhile, has rolled back protections through guidance and rulemaking, including at the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments. This could lead to litigation, observers predict.

Religious Liberties: The high court also left undecided ...