Legal Opinion
Doe v. Holcomb
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 2, 2018No. 17-1756PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Kanne, Circuit Judge.
John Doe, whose legal name is Jane Doe,1 is a transgender man residing in Marion County, Indiana. Though Doe is originally from Mexico, the United States *975granted him asylum in 2015 because of the persecution he might face in Mexico for being transgender. But this suit arises out of Doe's treatment in the United States. He alleges that he faces harassment and discrimination in the United States when he gives his legal name or shows his identification bearing it to others. Consequently, Doe seeks to legally change his name from Jane to John so that his name conforms to his…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Lujan v. Defenders of WildlifeSupreme Court of the United States · 1992
- Ex Parte YoungSupreme Court of the United States · 1908
- Bennett v. SpearSupreme Court of the United States · 1997
- Whitmore Ex Rel. Simmons v. ArkansasSupreme Court of the United States · 1990
- Northeastern Florida Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America v. City of JacksonvilleSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
12 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by51 opinions
- J. B. v. Tiffany WoodardCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2021
- Keith Smith v. City of ChicagoCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2021
- Whole Woman's Health Alliance v. HillDistrict Court, S.D. Indiana · 2019
- Dale Peshek v. Kirsten JohnsonCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2024
- 3C, LLC d/b/a 3CHI v. ROKITADistrict Court, S.D. Indiana · 2024
46 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.