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Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Kansas' gender-affirming care ban "impermissibly infringes" on parents' "fundamental right to the care, custody, and control of their children," a new lawsuit asserts.

Kansas Gov., ACLU Up Ante on Both Sides of Marriage Fight

The ACLU attorney representing same-sex couples who sued for marriage rights is amending the lawsuit to increase the impact of marriage equality in Kansas.

Sam Brownback Is an Appalling Choice for Religious Freedom Ambassador

As governor of Kansas, Brownback has shown that he defines "religious freedom" as freedom to discriminate, says the head of the state's ACLU affililiate.

Trans Kansans Can Intervene in Lawsuit Over Driver's Licenses, Judge Rules

They can make their voices heard as the state's Republican attorney general seeks to deny them the right to change the gender marker on their licenses.

Kansas Order Protects 'Religious' Groups Opposing Marriage

An order Gov. Sam Brownback issued today likely means that service providers such as adoption agencies and homeless shelters could discriminate against same-sex couples and still receive state contracts.

Missouri judge says lesbian can be foster mom

The Missouri Department of Social Services improperly denied a woman's application to become a foster parent because she is a lesbian, a judge ruled on Friday.

How Soon Will Kan. Let Same-Sex Couples Marry?

A federal judge says he'll decide shortly whether Kansas counties can license same-sex marriages, although state officials have asked him to avoid ruling.

BREAKING: Kan. Gay Couples May Be Able to Marry Next Week

A federal judge has issued an order barring enforcement of the state's marriage ban, but it's on hold for a week.

Profiled as Sex Worker, Black Trans Woman Sues Iowa Hotel

Black trans woman Meagan Taylor has filed a civil rights complaint against an Iowa hotel that falsely accused her and a friend of being sex workers, leading to Taylor's harrowing eight-day incarceration. 

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.

Anti-LGBTQ Coalition Campaigns Against Adoption by Same-Sex Couples

The Keep Kids First campaign argues for faith-based adoption agencies' right to discriminate.

Ohio's Anti-Transgender Birth Certificate Policy Struck Down

A federal judge has ordered the state to let trans residents correct the gender on their birth certificates.

Kansas School District OK's Anti-Trans Restroom, Sports Policy

The Gardner Edgerton School District  has barred transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity and using their preferred restrooms.

Court: Philly Can Make Foster Care Agencies Abide by Antibias Law

The city was within its rights in ending a contract with an agency that wouldn't serve same-sex couples, says a federal judge.

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.