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Transgender Advocate Breaks Barrier at Supreme Court Amid Rising Legal Challenges for Trans Youth

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Washington, D.C. – In a landmark moment for transgender rights, Chase Strangio, co-director of the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to present a case before the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2024. Representing a family challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, Strangio’s appearance underscores a critical juncture in the ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in America. The legal landscape concerning transgender issues has become increasingly contentious, with Tennessee among the 19 states that enacted laws targeting transgender youth in 2023. These … Read more

Trump Appoints Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins to Transform SEC and Foster Innovative Financial Markets

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WASHINGTON — In a strategic shift that could shape the future trajectory of U.S. financial oversight, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his tap of Paul Atkins, a known financial deregulation advocate and cryptocurrency proponent, as the next head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move signals a potential overhaul of the regulatory landscape currently helmed by Gary Gensler, who has been noted for his stringent crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry during the Joe Biden administration. Paul Atkins, a seasoned figure in financial regulatory circles, has previously served as an SEC commissioner. His … Read more

Ted Olson, Renowned Litigator and Advocate for Same-Sex Marriage, Passes Away at 84

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ted Olson, a formidable figure in American law who served as U.S. Solicitor General under two Republican administrations and played a pivotal role in significant legal battles including the landmark case for same-sex marriage, has died at the age of 84. The announcement came from Gibson Dunn, his law firm since 1965, though no cause of death was specified. Olson’s legal career was marked by his involvement in some of the most consequential cases of recent times. He represented George W. Bush in the pivotal 2000 Florida presidential election recount, a dispute … Read more

Prominent Conservative Lawyer and Advocate for Marriage Equality, Theodore Olson, Passes Away at 84

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Theodore Olson, a prominent conservative lawyer known for his unexpected advocacy for marriage equality, passed away at the age of 84. The esteemed attorney, celebrated for his pivotal role in significant legal battles, died due to complications from cancer at his home in Washington, D.C. Olson’s career was marked by his tenure as the U.S. Solicitor General under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2004, where he argued before the Supreme Court on behalf of the federal government. Among his most notable cases was his defense of the Bush administration in the landmark Bush … Read more