Aimee Stephens

Aimee Stephens was a transgender woman who worked at a funeral home. She was fired in 2013 after she announced her transition from male to female. Her employer claimed she was terminated because of her gender identity, citing company policies. She filed a lawsuit, arguing that her firing violated her rights under U.S. employment laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. The case gained national attention and highlighted issues of workplace discrimination against transgender individuals. In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in her favor, affirming that discrimination against transgender people is protected under federal law.