Roger Severino quietly tapped to lead OCR, spurring outrage from LGBT groups

President Donald Trump has appointed Roger Severino to direct the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights. Severino has previously worked for The Heritage Foundation and the United States Department of Justice, and has been vocal about his opinions on transgender civil rights. His appointment has been criticized by several human rights organizations, including the Civil and Human Rights Coalition. Severino’s LinkedIn account has been updated to reflect his new position.
(Source: HIMSS Media)