The court ruled that Mary Kay Thomas, a principal of a school district, cannot claim protections under Title VII or Title IX for advocating for LGBTQ rights, as she is not a member of that marginalized group.
Judge Patrick J. Schiltz asserted that the actions taken against Thomas were due to 'hostility to her views' rather than 'hostility to her sex', suggesting that her gender identity was not a factor in the alleged retaliation.
The judge’s decision essentially explains that the legal protections offered under Title VII and Title IX only apply to members of marginalized groups and not those advocating on their behalf.
In dismissing the First Amendment claim, the court maintained that Thomas was not acting as a private citizen, but in her capacity as a school principal, limiting her protections.
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