JUST IN: Introducing Chase Strangio, the pioneering transgender lawyer who is shaping history at the Supreme Court.
Chase Strangio is a groundbreaking transgender lawyer whose work is helping shape the future of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, particularly in the fight for transgender equality. As a Deputy Director for Transgender Justice at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Strangio has played a pivotal role in advocating for legal protections for transgender individuals, often taking on landmark cases that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
Strangio’s legal expertise has been crucial in challenging discriminatory policies and practices. One of his most high-profile cases was representing the transgender military service members in *Trump v. Hawaii*—which led to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on transgender people serving in the military. Strangio, however, helped shift the conversation from the individual’s right to serve to the broader human rights implications of such discriminatory policies.
In 2020, Strangio played a key role in the landmark case *Bostock v. Clayton County*, which affirmed that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This historic ruling was a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights, and Strangio’s legal advocacy was instrumental in its success.
As a transgender person himself, Strangio brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, while also challenging the legal system’s often restrictive notions of gender. His advocacy goes beyond the courtroom; he is a passionate voice for transgender rights in the media, public forums, and within the ACLU, advocating for policies that protect and empower marginalized communities.
Strangio’s work continues to inspire a new generation of activists and lawyers, making him a key figure in the ongoing fight for transgender rights in America.
