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Lambda Legal

Read the latest news about Lambda Legal, one of the nation's leading nonprofits dedicated to equality litigation. Under the leadership of Kevin Cathcart, who has served as executive director of Lambda Legal since 1992, the organization has helped achieve historic victories in the fight for LGBT rights, including its argument before the Supreme Court in Lawrence v. Texas (2003), which established the right to sexual intimacy for gay Americans. Learn more about this gay legal organization that has also launced the Foster Care Initiative for lesbian and gay youth, as well as the Marriage Project and Transgender Rights Project.

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Fighting back: Lambda Legal unveils campaign to protect LGBTQ+ rights from Trump-era attacks

“This is a break-the-glass moment,” Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal’s CEO, told The Advocate in an interview.

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Trump admin forced to restore $6.2 million to LGBTQ+ and HIV groups

This comes after a court victory for nine organizations represented by Lambda Legal.

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This LGBTQ+ nonprofit just raised $285M to challenge legislative attacks on queer lives

“We will not go back,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings told The Advocate.

Another federal judge blocks Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban
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Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban

Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.

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Trump administration admits to judge it doesn’t know how many troops are trans—or why it’s banning them

“The Department of Defense does not track service members or applicants by gender identity,” DOJ lawyers told a judge in a Saturday filing.

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Outrage after Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops

The Trump administration directive looking to discharge trans service members was tucked away in a court filing.

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Civil rights groups sue Trump over executive orders targeting DEI & transgender people

“President Trump, we will see you in court again, and we will beat you again,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings said.

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West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.

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Military

Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit

The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."

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Politics

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.

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Advocacy Groups Warn White House of Risks to LGBTQ+ Refugee in Potential Asylum Policy Overhaul

A united front of LGBTQ+ and immigrants' rights organizations recently condemned potential changes to asylum regulations.

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Lambda Legal Celebrates 50 Years of LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

Lambda Legal's CEO and chief legal officer discuss what the future holds for the noted LGBTQ+ rights group.

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Law

North Carolina's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth Faces Legal Challenge

A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.

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History

1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.

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Sports

NASCAR Racer Zach Herrin Wears His Gay Identity Proudly

The out motorsports contender found sponsors turning their back on him — until one of the most influential LGBTQ+ organizations took his phone call.

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On World AIDS Day, We Must Recommit Ourselves to Eradicating Stigma

There is much work that remains to fight stigma, especially in communities of color.

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Jennifer C. Pizer Named Lambda Legal's Chief Legal Officer

Pizer, who joined Lambda Legal in 1996, previously held the post on an acting basis.

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Trans Teacher's Discrimination Suit Settled With Maryland School Board

For years, Jennifer Eller suffered from degrading insults within the school system where she taught because of her gender identity.

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LGBTQ+ Groups & Florida Families Sue Over “Don’t Say Gay” Law

Lambda Legal, Southern Poverty Law Center, and others filed a suit against what they say is Florida's harmful anti-LGBTQ+ law.