This is the blog for History 128, U.S. Gay and Lesbian History, Claremont McKenna College, spring 2017. It is open only to members of the class. Please post items relevant to the themes of our course, and please comment on other posts as well. Check back regularly for updates!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Gavin Grimm, trans student and lead plaintiff in Supreme Court case
Gavin Grimm, age 17, is the lead plaintiff in a Supreme Court case over whether trans students can use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity. He was featured in the Gender Revolution documentary and in this article from the New York Times. Dozens of companies recently signed a brief in support of his fight. Oral arguments in the case are scheduled to begin at the end of March.
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An update on the issue: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/us/politics/supreme-court-transgender-rights-case.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=Trending&version=Full®ion=Marginalia&pgtype=article
ReplyDeleteThe Supreme Court has released a statement that they will not be hearing the case after all.