All you need to know about trans lawyer Chase Strangio ahead of historic Supreme Court appearance

Chase Strangio will become the first out transgender lawyer to present a case before the US Supreme Court, as part of a legal battle defending trans healthcare.

The 42-year-old trans man and legal activist, who works with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is due to argue before the nation’s highest court in a history-making session on Wednesday (4 December).

The case, US v. Skrmetti, was brought to the Supreme Court after Tennessee lawmakers approved a ban on gender-affirming care for under-18s.

The legislation would also force transgender youngsters who are currently using puberty blockers – physically reversible hormone blockers used by under-18s before they begin hormone replacement therapy – to end their treatment.

Chase Strangio will argue his case before Supreme Court this week. (Bonnie Biess/Getty Images for

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