(LaPorte County, IN) - A recent US Supreme Court decision is being hailed by the LaPorte County Commissioners. The high court ruled discrimination at the workplace cannot occur based on sexual orientation.  

Last night, the commissioners adopted a resolution supporting the decision. Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kora says gays and lesbians working for county government were already protected under a local ordinance adopted five years ago. Legal experts say the decision casts doubt on the ability to discriminate based on religious freedom.