PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: SCOTUS to hear first case on transgender rights

Clip: 10/28/2016 | 5m 9s

In our news wrap Friday, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear its first case on transgender rights, which involves a transgender teen in Virginia who was barred from using the boys' bathroom at a high school. Also, the secretary of the interior says she’s “profoundly disappointed” with the acquittals of seven defendants accused of conspiracy for taking over an Oregon wildlife refuge for 41 days.

Aired: 10/28/16

Expired: 11/27/16

Rating: NR

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