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Victory! North Carolina to Issue Accurate Birth Certificates for Transgender People Without Requiring Surgery

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By Lambda Legal

June 23, 2022

“This is a victory for all transgender people born in North Carolina that will help enable them to navigate life with safety and dignity.”

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Transgender Rights, North Carolina
What Black Queer Liberation Means This Juneteenth 

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By Lambda Legal

June 17, 2022
Florida AHCA Launches Sham Anti-Transgender Rule-Making Process

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By Lambda Legal

June 17, 2022

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) today issued a Notice of Proposed Rule for a new rule that would deny Medicaid coverage for all medically necessary gender-affirming care for both youth and adults.

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Florida
Lambda Legal Applauds Biden Admin Executive Order to Advance LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month

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By Lambda Legal

June 15, 2022

President Biden issued a historic executive order today, announcing a series of actions the Administration will take to fight for LGBTQI+ people’s rights in America.
Meet Our Lawyers: Richard Saenz

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By Lambda Legal

June 15, 2022

Richard Saenz (he/him) Senior Attorney, Criminal Justice & Police Misconduct Strategist Location: New York (HDQ) Twitter: @saenzr03
Lambda Legal Names Jennifer C. Pizer as Acting Chief Legal Officer

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By Lambda Legal

June 14, 2022

“I’m beyond proud to lead Lambda Legal’s team of incredibly talented attorneys during this critical time.”
Victory! Court Rules for Transgender North Carolina State Employees Denied Health Care Coverage

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By Lambda Legal

June 10, 2022

In lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal and TLDEF, U.S. District Court finds that the North Carolina state health plan’s categorical exclusion of medically necessary gender-affirming health care is discriminatory and unlawful.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights, North Carolina
Texas Court Issues Emergency Stop to Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Trans Directive to Investigate Families of Transgender Youth

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By Lambda Legal

June 10, 2022

The Travis County District Court granted a temporary restraining order on Friday to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating PFLAG families who are supporting their transgender children with medically necessary health care, including the three plaintiff families in the case.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Texas
Meet Our Lawyers: Nicholas "Guilly" Guillory

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By Lambda Legal

June 10, 2022

Name: Nicholas "Guilly" Guillory Title: Tryon Garner Memorial Law Fellow Pronouns: He/Him/His Location: South Central Regional Office (Dallas, TX)
Lambda Legal Launches New Podcast

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By Lambda Legal

June 9, 2022

“Making the Case,” hosted by Alex Berg, will feature interviews with Lambda Legal attorneys on their work litigating some of the most consequential lawsuits on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.

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