First openly transgender lawyer to argue at Supreme Court

In December, ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio will become the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Representing a group of transgender individuals, Strangio will present arguments against the law, which prohibits treatments like hormones and surgeries for minors with gender dysphoria. The case, set for Dec. 4, is a significant one for the court, with the Justice Department and original plaintiffs joining forces to oppose the ban, arguing that it violates equal protection under the U.S. Constitution.

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