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VICTORY: Second Federal Appeals Court Rules You Can't Be Fired for Being Queer

By Lambda Legal

February 26, 2018

Today, in a 10-3 decision, the full Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin and religion.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, New York

The American People Deserve the Truth about Kavanaugh’s LGBTQ Record Before His Hearings Begin on September 4th

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By Lambda Legal

August 13, 2018

Over the weekend, Lambda Legal filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for documents and communications related to Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, regarding his time serving as the White House Staff Secretary from 2003 to 2006.

See Also: Fair Courts Project, Washington, D.C.
Lambda Legal at Lavender Law 2018

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By Lambda Legal

August 7, 2018

Join Lambda Legal at the National LGBT Bar Association's 30th Annual Conference & Career Fair (Lavender Law) this week!
Taking the Fight to the Ballot Box

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By Rachel B. Tiven

August 3, 2018

While I am moving on from this role, I will remain a strong supporter and donor. Lambda Legal is vital, and I’ll be rooting for you.
6 Civil Rights Groups Urge Eighth Circuit to Accept Appeal of Man Who May Have Been Sentenced to Death Because He is Gay

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By Lambda Legal

August 2, 2018

Six civil rights organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, Lambda Legal, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and National LGBT Bar Association, filed an amici brief today urging the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to hear the appeal of Charles Rhines, a gay man on death row in South Dakota.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Laws Rulings and Amendments, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Police Misconduct, South Dakota
LGBTQ Advocates Oppose Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation to US Supreme Court as a Threat to Queer Lives

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By Lambda Legal

July 31, 2018

Today, Lambda Legal and 62 national, state, and local LGBTQ organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.

See Also: Fair Courts Project
Victory! Court Orders Florida School District to Allow Transgender Student to Use the Men’s Restroom

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By Lambda Legal

July 26, 2018

Today a federal court ruled in a Lambda Legal lawsuit that St. Johns County School Board in St. Augustine, FL, a suburb of Jacksonville, discriminated against Drew Adams, a 17-year-old boy, by denying him access to the boys’ restroom because he is transgender.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Florida
Submit Your Comments to Support Transgender Veterans

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By Sasha Buchert

July 26, 2018

The Veterans Administration recently announced they are considering whether to remove the categorical exclusion for transition-related health care from their medical benefits package. They have opened up the rule change for public comment, and it will be important for them to see a strong showing of support for transgender veterans. Unfortunately, at the moment, many of the comments that are being posted are uninformed, and extremely negative. We could use your help.