RIP: Aimee Stephens, U.S. Supreme Court trailblazer

Today, Aimee Stephens passed away. Stephens was the first transgender person to bring a civil rights case to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of the rights of transgender people, (R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. EEOC). Brian K. Bond, Executive Director of PFLAG National issued the following statement:

"Aimee Stephens just wanted to continue to do the job she was hired to do, that she was good at, and that she was prepared to continue while living as her true gender. It is with heavy hearts that we at PFLAG mourn Aimee’s passing. Her fight will continue as we strive for equality for all, inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity."