The decision by the U.S. Justice Department to argue that gay people aren’t legally protected from discrimination in the workplace is wrong both legally and morally, argues Ría Tabacco Mar in The New York Times. Just like people can no longer be fired for having black partners or sexual harassment being illegal, LGBT work rights aren’t referred to directly, but are a legal right anyway. The Justice Department should have used this opportunity to defend LGBT rights, or at the very least remain neutral while a federal appeals court decides. By arguing against protecting LGBT rights in the workplace, it is jeopardizing the fundamental rights of gay Americans.