A financial adviser has served a client for several years. When the client informs her that he plans to marry his gay partner and wants to add his future spouse as a beneficiary on his investments, the adviser shows surprise because she had believed that her client was heterosexual. The adviser speaks a hateful insult and informs the client that she will no longer handle his investments. The client turns to a national LGBTQ advocacy group and, with their support, sues the financial advisor for discrimination.
Answer
A
The First Amendment protects individual freedom of expression.
B
The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection of the laws.
C
Article IV, Section 2, protects all privileges and immunities in several states.
D
The 10th Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government “to the States, or to the people.”