Does 'shall be made free from any discrimination' prohibit personnel actions where either discrimination and/or retaliation are a factor?

QUESTIONS PRESENTED Does “shall be made free from any discrimination” prohibit personnel actions ‘ where either discrimination and/or retaliation are a factor? Does Title VII ban retaliation in federal employment? It appears that different standards amongst District Courts to apply tests in cases involving discrimination and retaliation. Should this be standardized across the country? Is it constitutional or appropriate to utilize summary judgment in discrimination cases? ii PARTIES The Petitioner is Sandra DeMuth. The Respondent is Acting Administrator, Small Business Administration. iii