Court blocks termination of LGBTQ-related NIH health research grants
A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.
August 1, 2025
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A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Those who sued have "shown they will face irreparable harm" if the order is allowed to stand, a federal judge wrote.
It’s the latest salvo by LGBTQ+ legal advocates at Lambda Legal.
Trans adults, families of trans youth, and organizations have filed suit.
A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.
Families, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ groups had sued to block the bans, but they'll be enforced while the lawsuits proceed.