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Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: report

The new policies from Florida prison officials come in response to SB245, which bans gender-affirming care for minors and the use of state funds on any gender-affirming prescriptions or surgical procedures.

Arkansas Supreme Court stays ruling preventing X gender markers on driver’s licenses

Trans, nonbinary, and intersexed residents are no longer able to accurately represent their gender identity.

Trump executive order targets law firm challenging anti-trans policies

Critics contend Trump's latest executive order targeting Jenner & Block is an attack on the legal profession and the principles of a free society.

New Mexico Couples Sue for Equal Marriage Rights

Two same-sex couples filed the suit after being denied marriage licenses by a county clerk.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Judge: School District Violated Trans Student Gavin Grimm's Rights

The Gloucester County, Va., School Board was wrong to deny Grimm use of the boys' restroom, a federal judge ruled.

Georgia School's LGBTQ+ Book Purge Violated Students' Rights: DOE

According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.

North Carolina Reaches Agreement to Protect Trans Restroom Access

The state can't limit access in buildings under its control, says a settlement of a case involving a notorious anti-transgender law.

Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.

Energizing the Black LGBTQ+ Vote in Swing State Michigan

An LGBTQ+ center in Detroit is working to combat voter suppression in a state Trump narrowly won in 2016.

Federal Court Upholds Ruling Affirming Trans Student’s Equal Access

Not a single judge in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals wanted to reconsider a ruling that declared 16-year-old Gavin Grimm should be allowed to use the boys' bathroom at his Virginia high school. 

Electing Out People Is Our Best Defense to the War Against Queer Youth

Queer and trans kids are under attack in every corner of our country. Without having a seat at the political table, the onslaught will continue.

Transgender Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Sues Republicans Over Her Censure

The lawmaker is joined by the ACLU of Montana in seeking her reinstatement to the building.

Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'

If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.

Judge Won't Let Rep. Zooey Zephyr Return to Montana House

Lawmakers banished their transgender colleague after she spoke out strongly against a ban on gender-affirming care.

Judge: No Excuse for Catholic School's Antigay Discrimination

A Massachusetts Catholic school violated state law when it withdrew a job offer to a man in a same-sex marriage, a judge rules.

Illinois Trans Locker Room Debate Settled

A transgender high school student is thanking her supporters after school officials decided to uphold a settlement that opponents came out in force to denounce.

Good News From Texas: Historic Number of Out Candidates Win Primaries

Some other potentially history-making candidates advanced to runoff elections.

Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests

“Before the city, emboldened by anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, imposed unconstitutional burdens on Pridefest, Naples Pride was able to feature its family-friendly drag performance without issue for years,” said Samantha Past, the ACLU of Florida’s LGBTQ+ rights attorney.