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John,
Just a week ago, trans people and our allies gathered at a march here in Washington, D.C. to show the world the strength of our solidarity and the progress that still must be made towards equality. I was proud to march alongside many of you. Now, I’m writing because there’s another chance for us to make a difference for equality.
Aimee Stephens, a transgender woman from Michigan who was fired from her job after coming out, is having her case heard before the Supreme Court this coming Tuesday, October 8th. The decision in her case stands to have an impact on every person who has faced discrimination at their job for being openly transgender. Moreover, it’s the first time a case on our rights has been heard by the Supreme Court.
Each and every second that our partner organizations are inside the Supreme Court arguing on behalf of Aimee, we want to be outside supporting her.
If you’re able, I’d love to have you attend. We will gather in front of the Supreme Court building at 8:00 AM, with the rally and speakers beginning at 8:30 AM, and continuing until we anticipate oral arguments will end around 12:30 PM. If you’d like to join NCTE at the rally, please RSVP at this Facebook event. Then, send me a text message at (202) 642-4492 or email me at [email protected] to let me know you're coming.
See you there.
In Solidarity,
Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, NCTE Deputy Executive Director 
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