Press Releases
about LGBTQ Rights
Feb 28, 2023
Mississippi Bans Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Youth
JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law today a bill banning health care treatments for gender dysphoria for transgender youth, prohibiting doctors from providing ...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Feb 13, 2023
South Dakota Bans Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Transgender Youth
SIOUX FALLS - Ignoring the warnings of families, advocates, health care providers, and transgender South Dakotans themselves, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a law banning...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Feb 13, 2023
Advocates Promise Legal Action In Defense of Transgender Youth in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Tennessee, and Lambda Legal are promising the transgender youth of Tennessee they will bring immediate legal ac...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Feb 02, 2023
Advocates Promise Swift Legal Action Against Restrictions on Health Care for Oklahoman Trans Youth
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Oklahoma, and Lambda Legal today promised swift legal action in opposition to proposed restrictions on critical an...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Jan 29, 2023
Utah Bans Health Care for Transgender Youth
SALT LAKE CITY - Ignoring the warnings of medical organizations, civil rights activists, transgender youth, and their families, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed into law a measure ...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Jan 19, 2023
Over 120 Bills Restricting LGBTQ Rights Introduced Nationwide in 2023 So Far
WASHINGTON – As the 2023 legislative session begins, politicians across the country already introduced 124 total bills restricting LGBTQ people, targeting their freedom of expres...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights

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