Join the ACLU of New Jersey, Princeton Public Library, and the National Endowment for the Humanities on Friday December 12 at 7:00 PM for a special screening of the new documentary “Heightened Scrutiny.”

"Heightened Scrutiny" follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti).

The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself. With insights from journalists like Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activists like Laverne Cox, the story dismantles anti-trans disinformation and highlights its devastating real-world impact.

With the dangerous SCOTUS decision upholding the ban on life-saving healthcare, "Heightened Scrutiny" is an urgent call to action against bigotry and injustice.

After the screening, there will be a panel discussion featuring community and regional leaders including ACLU-NJ Legal Director Jeanne LoCicero.

Registration is requested but not required.