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Onward To The Supreme Court For Lambda Legal And Client Fired For Being A Lesbian

By Lambda Legal

July 6, 2017

Today, Lambda Legal announced it will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied its en banc petition asking that the full Court rehear the case of Jameka Evans, a security guard who was harassed at work and effectively terminated from her job because she is a lesbian and doesn’t conform to gender norms in her appearance and demeanor.

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

Toilet Flushing: Adiós TX SB3

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By Omar Narvaéz

August 17, 2017

In a stunning move Tuesday night, the Texas House and Senate ended the month-long special session a full day early. That wise conclusion lifted a cloud of fear from thousands of Texas families because it ended the imminent threat of “bathroom bills” that were pending in both chambers of the Texas legislature.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Laws Rulings and Amendments, Teens & Young Adults, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Texas

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Queers Against White Supremacy: Lambda Legal Responds to Charlottesville Riots

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By Rachel B. Tiven

August 13, 2017

In response to the racist violence that shook in Charlottesville, VA, Friday and Saturday, Lambda Legal CEO Rachel B. Tiven issued this statement.

See Also: Immigration, Racial Justice & Low Income Advocacy, Virginia

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Lambda Legal Sues Houston to Defend Obergefell

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By Lambda Legal

August 10, 2017

Lambda Legal and co-counsel Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of six clients against Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston to preserve health coverage and other benefits for the same-sex spouses of city employees.

See Also: Texas

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Lambda Legal: See you in court, President Trump.

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By Sasha Buchert

August 5, 2017

We’re more than ready to fight like hell again. See you in court, President Trump.

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Lambda Legal Attorney Eric Lesh Honored by National LGBT Bar Association

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By Lambda Legal

August 3, 2017

“This is a great and well-deserved honor for Eric who has truly distinguished himself as an outstanding legal advocate for the LGBT community."

See Also: Lavender Law, National LGBT Bar Association

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Affirmative Action's Newest Adversary: The Department of (Alleged) Justice

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By Lambda Legal

August 2, 2017

Today, Lambda Legal CEO Rachel B. Tiven blasted the Trump administration and Attorney General Jeff Sessions over new reports revealing plans to undermine and attack affirmative action policies.

See Also: Community Education Advocacy & Inclusion, Racial Justice & Low Income Advocacy

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Settled: Lawsuit Forces An End To School District's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Policy

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By Lambda Legal

August 1, 2017

Lambda Legal today announced it has reached a settlement with the Pine-Richland School District, forcing the district to end a discriminatory, anti-transgender policy that prevented transgender students from using the bathroom that matches who they are.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Pennsylvania

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