Idaho and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to review anti-transgender sports laws
Federal appeals courts have ruled against the laws, so the states are petitioning SCOTUS.
July 12 2024 4:52 PM
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Texas Supreme Court lets gender-affirming care ban remain in effect
The court reversed a lower court's decision blocking the ban while a lawsuit against it is heard.
July 04 2024 7:51 PM
U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether transgender kids have a right to access gender-affirming care
The justices will hear arguments brought by the federal government against Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
June 24 2024 10:39 AM
Appeals court maintains PrEP coverage under Obamacare in win for HIV prevention
A lower court had ruled that requiring PrEP coverage was akin to supporting homosexuality and, therefore, a violation of religious rights. However, advocates are concerned about further legal challenges that may appear.
June 21 2024 5:05 PM
North Carolina and West Virginia can't deny trans health care: federal appeals court
The bans for state employees and Medicaid recipients, respectively, are unconstitutional, the Fourth Circuit ruled.
April 30 2024 1:45 PM
How did the Biden administration just make health care fairer for LGBTQ+ people?
The Biden-Harris administration announced a rule change that restores protections against discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation in health care settings.
April 29 2024 1:54 PM
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."
April 09 2024 3:02 PM
Texas court further blocks AG Ken Paxton's demand for info on organization's transgender youth support
A restraining order against the anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general's demand is set to expire Friday, so a temporary injunction granted Monday provides additional protection.
March 25 2024 8:23 PM
Texas AG Ken Paxton can't get PFLAG's data on trans members and care: court
The anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general's demand threatens PFLAG members' constitutional rights, a Texas judge says.
March 01 2024 7:15 PM
'Retaliation': Texas AG Paxton demands PFLAG provide names, addresses of trans members
A legal filing by PFLAG National revealed that Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas was seeking identification of transgender members.
February 29 2024 3:18 PM
Pat Logue, Lambda Legal attorney who won landmark cases, has died
“Pat Logue was a brilliant lawyer, a trailblazing jurist, and a hero to the LGBTQ community," says a Lambda Legal statement.
February 29 2024 10:17 AM
Tennessee GOP quietly overturns marriage equality by giving officials the right to refuse
Public officials in Tennessee can now refuse to grant a marriage license to anyone at their own discretion, for any reason.
February 26 2024 2:41 PM
In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents
The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.
February 22 2024 1:52 PM
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.
January 26 2024 12:23 PM
Louisiana families sue to overturn gender-affirming care ban
Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.
January 09 2024 9:00 AM
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.
December 27 2023 10:48 AM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Can't Exclude Gender-Affirming Care: Court
This includes plans that are self-funded by employers and for which BCBS of Illinois serves as a third-party administrator.
December 20 2023 5:27 PM
Tennessee Families Ask Supreme Court to Block Gender-Affirming Care Ban
If the high court takes up the case, it would be the first one it hears on gender-affirming care.
November 01 2023 2:52 PM
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.
October 31 2023 3:30 PM
Missouri Judge Will Be Replaced in Transgender Health Care Case
The plaintiffs had sought to replace Steven Ohmer, and he agreed to step aside..
October 23 2023 7:34 PM