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Gavin Grimm Speaks in Congress on Transgender Rights Issues

April 6, 2017 - 12:00pm
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On April 6, 2017, our client Gavin Grimm attended the "Civil Rights Under the Trump Administration-The First 100 Days" forum held by members of the House of Representatives to speak about his case and the fight for transgender rights, which is gaining momentum across the nation. Below is the transcript of his speech:
04-06-17 Gavin Grimm Statement (pdf)

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