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Trans Woman Inmate Reaches Landmark Settlement with Minnesota Prison System

The settlement guarantees appropriate housing and treatment for all trans inmates in the state.

Texas Is Latest and Largest State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to this effect into law Friday.

Tennessee Sued Over Assault on Trans Health Care

This is unlawful discrimination, says the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, which is representing two trans women in the suit.

Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

Bisexual People Have Worse Health Outcomes Than LGTQ+ People — Why?

Disparities within this community persist.

Nebraska Passes Laws Limiting Gender-Affirming Health Care and Abortion

The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.

Texas Lawmakers Send Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors to Gov. Greg Abbott

The far-right governor is expected to sign the bill into law.

Texas Judge’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access Paused by Appeals Court

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

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Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients

“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.

Kansas City Is Now Sanctuary City for Those Seeking Gender-Affirming Care

The action by Missouri's largest city comes as the state is about to enact restrictions.

Montana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Challenged in New Lawsuit

"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.

Florida Lawmakers Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.

Leaked Files Expose Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ+ Medical Group

More than 10,000 files from the American College of Pediatricians were leaked in an unsecured Google Drive.

Nebraska Lawmaker With Trans Son Accused of Conflict of Interest

A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.

Families With Trans Kids Sue Over Oklahoma Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The suit comes one day after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the measure into law.

Oklahoma Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors

The legislation, signed Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes the possibility of felony charges for violation.

Missouri Judge Blocks GOP Attorney General’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

She issued a temporary injunction that lasts until after she’s had an opportunity to hear some arguments in the case.

U.S. Facing Growing Extremism in Denying Care to Transgender People: Report

A recent report has found that transgender people’s gender-affirming care is in peril at an alarmingly high rate.

Missouri Judge Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults and Youth

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Thursday.