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Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

Alabama can enforce law criminalizing gender-affirming care, court rules

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the bill into law in 2022, and it was the subject of a lawsuit almost immediately.

Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.

Alabama's State Motto Is Something Governor Kay Ivey Ignores

If state legislatures believe they are defending the rights of all residents, they haven't been paying attention.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Vigorously Denies She Is Gay

The governor had attacked the "agenda" and "values" of an LGBT nonprofit before she became the subject of the story.

John Oliver Blasts 'Garbage Lady' Kay Ivey for Anti-Trans Law

Alabama's law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care to minors "is absolutely appalling," Oliver said.

Bill Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care as a Felony Passes in Alabama

The bill goes to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed.

Alabama Votes to End Marriage Licenses to Placate Homophobes

A bill now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey will replace licenses with a certificate so antigay judges won't have to sanction same-sex unions.

Alabama GOP Gov. Signs Bill Making Gender-Affirming Care a Felony

GOP Gov. Kay Ivey also signed a bill that would be the state's version of a "don't say gay" law and bans trans students from using the restroom that matches their gender identity.

Pulse Group Explains Why It Fired Patricia Todd Over Outing Governor

One Orlando Alliance says its ability to lobby for change would've been damaged.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States

It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.

Alabama Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

The legislation "is nothing more than a politically motivated bill designed to discriminate against an already vulnerable population," says the Human Rights Campaign's Alphonso David.

GOP Candidate Targets LGBTQ+ Children in ‘Disgusting’ Campaign Ad

Tim James, a Republican candidate in Alabama, is taking aim at queer minors in his bid to become governor. 

Families and Doctors Sue Over Trans Health Care Ban in Alabama

A new law would deprive trans youth of lifesaving care -- and it's unconstitutional, two lawsuits say.

Tennessee, Alabama Write Discrimination Into Law

Tennessee's governor signs a bill requiring the "natural" definition of terms regarding marriage and gender, while Alabama says it's OK for adoption agencies to discriminate.

Alabama Wants 'License to Discriminate' in Adoption

The measure, headed to the governor, would protect the licenses of agencies even if they engage in faith-based anti-LGBT discrimination.

Alabama Officials Trash $16,500 in Teacher Manuals Because They Were Too 'Woke': Report

“Woke” pre-K manual sparks controversy, leads to one official’s exit, and thousands in discarded educational resources.

Justice Dept. Seeks to Block Alabama Trans Health Care Ban

The department filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the ban and asks a court to keep it from going into effect.

Judge Blocks Part of Alabama Law Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care

While some aspects of the law remain, LGBTQ+ rights groups representing the families that sued over it have praised the ruling.

Listen to Viral Clip of Gay Ala. Rep. Speak Against Anti-Trans Bills

"Just don't you dare call me a friend after this," Neil Rafferty said as his colleagues criminalized gender-affirming health care for minors.