A city council passes an ordinance (local law) prohibiting employment discrimination against gay men and lesbians. Would this ordinance be constitutional?
a. Yes, because states and localities may grant their residents greater rights protection than provided in the national constitution.
b. No, because the Constitution says nothing about gay and lesbian rights.
c. No, because the Supreme Court has not interpreted the Constitution to grant protection against employment discrimination to gay men and lesbians.
d. No, because the Supreme Court would interpret this ordinance to be discriminatory against employers.
e. No, because the Supreme Court is not permitted to rule on this area of law.
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