A Friend In Our Court

No other administration has fought for trans rights more than the Obama administration.

Obama Administration Supports Transgender Student In Federal Appeals CourtOn Wednesday night, the Justice Department filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a transgender student barred by his school from using the restroom that corresponds with his gender identity.
BuzzFeed
By Chris Geidner
Originally posted on Oct. 28, 2015

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration filed a groundbreaking legal brief in a federal appeals court on Wednesday evening, supporting a transgender student’s challenge to his school’s policy banning him from using the restroom that corresponds with his gender identity.

The move at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Gavin Grimm’s case is the strongest step yet from the Obama administration to advance its position supporting the right of transgender people to seek legal protections under current civil rights laws.
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Wednesday night’s filing, however, is the first time the administration has weighed in on the issue in an appeals court. That is an important distinction because a decision in the case would apply to all federal cases filed within the circuit — not just to this student’s case.

Both parties dicker over the budget, and taxes. One party believes that big business should be helped while the other party believes that there should be a safety net for the less fortunate. However, for me what is important is human rights. I will not support a party that wants to criminalize my existence. I will not vote for a party that wants to prevent my access to a bathroom. I will not vote for a party that demonizes me. I will not vote for a party that will deny my right to a job because of who I am or to housing and public accommodation.