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#BREAKING: We filed an amicus brief in support of anti-discrimination protections for #transgender individuals. People of all gender identities and expressions deserve equal access to the health care services they need.

Learn more about Lange v. Houston County ⬇️

The plaintiff, a Houston County sheriff’s deputy, filed a lawsuit against her employer in 2019 after discovering that her health insurance plan excluded coverage for medically-necessary transgender-related healthcare services.

However, the employer’s health insurance plan covers identical treatments when medically necessary for other reasons.

We believe this plan expressly discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their rights provided by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

We're urging the Court to fully uphold the plaintiff's Title VII rights and protect the dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals.

A narrow interpretation of Title VII would not only go against the law and harm transgender workers, but it would make it harder for Black workers, including those who are LGBTQ+ and other systemically marginalized workers, to enforce their rights.

Our country’s diversity, and the American economy, depend on Title VII’s success at providing strong protections against discrimination. We are committed to dismantling ongoing barriers to equal workplace opportunities for systemically marginalized workers. #LangeVHoustonCounty