(Kenosha, WI) – Ash Whitaker, the transgender student plaintiff in Whitaker v. Kenosha Unified School …
Protecting Trans Rights, the 7th Circuit and Beyond: a Discussion for Lawyers
On Wednesday, June 7th, at 12:00pm PST/3:00pm EST, the National LGBT Bar Association and Transgender Law Center will …
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Groundbreaking 7th Circuit Ruling in Favor of Ash Whitaker, Transgender Student Seeking Access to Correct Bathroom
(Chicago, May 30, 2017) Today, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a groundbreaking ruling in favor of Ash …
7th Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Whitaker v. Kenosha Unified School District
(Chicago, March 29, 2017) Today the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the case Whitaker v. …
Trump Administration rescinds trans student guidance – will have no impact on law
Transgender Law Center and trans youth leaders condemn administration’s action and commit to protecting …
Judge leaves in place preliminary injunction requiring district to allow Ash Whitaker to use restroom at school as case proceeds
Today, U.S. District Judge Pamela Pepper denied a motion by Kenosha Unified School District to stay the preliminary …
Victory! Court orders WI school to immediately halt discriminatory policy against transgender student
Click here to view legal documents, photos of Ash, and more about the history of this case. (Kenosha, WI) – A …
Wisconsin Transgender Student Asks Court to Take Immediate Action to Stop Discriminatory Policy Before School Starts
August 15, 2016 -- Sixteen-year-old transgender high school student Ashton (Ash) Whitaker, represented by Transgender …
Transgender Student Files Federal Lawsuit Against Kenosha Wisconsin School District
Seeks Non-Discriminatory Treatment and Access to School Restrooms Consistent with His Gender Identity July 20, 2016 -- …
Big win! Federal gov issues historic guidance on transgender students
In a “Dear Colleague” letter, the Department of Education and Department of Justice issued guidance today making it …
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