Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanuagh, who was nominated by Donald Trump and confirmed to the court in October of 2018 after being accused of sexual assault by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, had little to say during oral arguments.
The recent appointee has been unclear on his opinions in regards to LGBTQ+ issues or his approach to his Supreme Court duties in general. While other justices have established a track record and general understanding of how they approach their interpretation of the Constitution, Kavanaugh's lack of experience means his decision in this case is truly up in the air. Looking to his history on the DC Court of Appeals, Kavanaugh has a foggy history in regards to religious freedom but has often come out on the side of employers and individuals seeking to exercise their right to religious freedom. While the employers in this case did not claim they fired any of the plaintiffs for any religious reasons during oral arguments, it's worth noting that many employers who have fired LGBTQ+ people in the past have argued their decisions were motivated by religious beliefs.
With our knowledge of Kavanaugh's support of religious freedom, it is expected that he will side with judges with more conservative view points such as Alito and Roberts.
