West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court
Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.
April 16 2024 2:32 PM
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ACLU
News about the American Civil Liberties Union as it fights for LGBT issues as part of its broader mission around freedom of speech, and religion, and civil rights. The ACLU has a specific program, the LGBT Project founded in 1986, whose goal is to rid the United States of discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. The ACLU's main targeted areas are basic rights, parenting, marriage, youth, and transgender discrimination. The nonprofit organization is a powerful ally for protecting and promoting the rights of the LGBT community.
GOP lawmakers call for Alabama space camp employee to be fired, simply for being transgender
A Facebook post about a transgender employee at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s educational program has led to far-right attacks from Libs of TikTok, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and others.
March 18 2024 12:57 PM
Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies
The ACLU filed two legal actions against the Republican governor’s education department.
February 16 2024 1:23 PM
Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)
The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.
January 26 2024 12:23 PM
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review school transgender bathroom policies
Transgender students in Indiana can continue using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
January 16 2024 1:15 PM
Alliance Defending Freedom’s Legal Journey Against LGBTQ+ Rights & Anti-Discrimination Laws: Report
Supreme Court-backed case of a Colorado web designer, aided by Alliance Defending Freedom, ignited fervent LGBTQ+ rights debate, spotlighting a larger quest to dismantle anti-discrimination laws.
October 09 2023 10:45 AM
Iowa Mayor Blocks LGBTQ+ Group From Labor Day Parade, Citing ‘Safety’ Concerns
No threats had been received, according to parade organizers and participants.
September 05 2023 12:51 PM
Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday
The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.
August 31 2023 5:34 PM
Missouri School District Sued Over Discrimination Against Transgender Girl
The transgender student was suspended for refusing to use the boys’ bathroom and harassed by other students when she did.
August 04 2023 12:52 PM
Mississippi School District Implements Transphobic Dress Code
The district has made headlines for its transphobic policies before.
August 04 2023 10:13 AM
Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU
The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.
August 03 2023 12:22 PM
RuPaul Condemns Anti-Drag Bills, Says Queens Are Queer World's Marines
On Instagram, the drag star encouraged followers to register to vote and fight back.
March 08 2023 6:55 PM
Advocates Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Missouri Legislature
They rallied against the rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced by Missouri Republicans.
January 25 2023 5:41 PM
Missouri Leads Nation in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in 2023, Says ACLU
Cruelty toward queer and trans people is one of the features employed by GOP lawmakers and not a bug of their legislation.
January 23 2023 3:55 PM
Arkansas Transgender Kids Can Continue Receiving Health Care: Court
A federal appeals court ruled that the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors would stay on hold while a lawsuit against it is heard.
August 25 2022 2:11 PM
Trans High School Students Sue School District Over Restroom Ban
The two Indiana boys were not allowed to use the male restrooms by school district employees and have repeatedly been referred to by their birth names, according to the lawsuit.
November 10 2021 9:15 AM
Gay-Straight Alliance Sues Indiana School Over Unequal Treatment
The club says the school's principal will not allow it to advertise or fundraise like other student groups.
September 28 2021 10:45 AM
The ACLU’s Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights Will Continue for Years to Come
The battle never ends, only evolves.
March 04 2021 9:00 AM
Anti-LGBTQ Coalition Campaigns Against Adoption by Same-Sex Couples
The Keep Kids First campaign argues for faith-based adoption agencies' right to discriminate.
September 27 2018 3:33 PM
Protesters on Both Sides of Cake Debate Converge on Supreme Court
The most significant gay rights case in two years was heard on Tuesday morning by the Supreme Court.
December 05 2017 3:10 PM