Alaska flight attendants fired after opposing trans rights get jury trial

A federal appeals court ruled that two former Alaska Airlines flight attendants, Lacey Smith and Marli Brown, can move forward with a lawsuit alleging discrimination tied to their religious beliefs. The decision was issued Wednesday. The women had filed a May 2022 lawsuit claiming they were wrongfully fired in the year before, after responding to a post on Alaska’s internal communication network related to the Equality Act. The court’s ruling allows the case to continue against both Alaska Airlines and the attendants’ union. The article does not provide further details on the appeals court’s reasoning, potential remedies, or whether the airline contests the allegations. The development underscores ongoing legal scrutiny around workplace communications and employment actions.