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Protesters, Laverne Cox rally outside Supreme Court during LGBTQ cases

The high court heard cases on LGBTQ discrimination on Tuesday

A protester dressed up as Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz” holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court as it hears arguments on whether gay and transgender people are covered by a federal law barring employment discrimination on the basis of sex on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
A protester dressed up as Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz” holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court as it hears arguments on whether gay and transgender people are covered by a federal law barring employment discrimination on the basis of sex on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
By Thomas McKinless
Posted October 8, 2019 at 5:52pm

Protesters in support of LGBTQ rights rallied outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the high court heard arguments in several cases dealing with discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Actress Laverne Cox joined the demonstration, calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to protect LGBTQ people if the Supreme Court doesn’t rule in their favor. According to a spokesperson for U.S. Capitol Police, 133 individuals were arrested for unlawfully demonstrating.

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Chris Marquette contributed to this report.

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