Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) thinks that “ex-gay” is its own sexual orientation. To make their point, they are suing D.C.’s Office of Human Rights.

Regina Griggs, the group’s executive director, claimed in a statement that, “The ex-gay community is the most bullied and maligned group in America, yet they are not protected by sexual orientation non-discrimination laws.”

Certainly some would beg to differ on their claims that ex-gays are the “most bullied and maligned group,” especially in light of recent attacks on gay men in D.C.

“If so-called ‘ex-gays’ are now heterosexual, they are covered under the basis of sexual orientation,” said Wayne Besen, executive director of Truth Wins Out, a group that opposes the ex-gay movement. He calls the lawsuit frivolous and says that PFOX has offered no proof of ex-gays experiencing discrimination.

Discrimination against anyone because of sexual orientation — gay, straight or otherwise — gender identity or gender expression is illegal in the District of Columbia.