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Lambda Legal Applauds Signing of Gender Recognition Act Into Law

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By Lambda Legal

June 24, 2021

"We welcome Governor Cuomo signing this bill and hope the state continues to ensure all transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming New Yorkers have access to correct documentation."

See Also: Transgender Rights, New York
VICTORY: New York State Commits to Issuing Accurate Drivers Licenses and State ID cards with ‘X’ Gender Marker

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By Lambda Legal

June 23, 2021

"The work is far from done—but this is a significant step in the right direction.”

See Also: Transgender Rights, New York
Lambda Legal Applauds Passage of Gender Recognition Act

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By Lambda Legal

June 10, 2021

Encourages Governor Cuomo to Sign It

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, New York
Lambda Legal Celebrates Repeal of “Walking While Trans” Ban and Recognizes the Leadership and Advocacy of Transgender Women of Color

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By Lambda Legal

February 2, 2021

Lambda Legal today hailed the elimination of the “Walking While Trans” ban, Section 240.37 of the New York penal law relating to loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense.

See Also: Criminal Justice and Police Misconduct, Transgender Rights, New York
Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Carmen Vázquez, LGBTQ Movement Hero/ Lambda Legal Lamenta el Fallecimiento de Carmen Vázquez, heroína del movimiento LGBTQ

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By Lambda Legal

January 28, 2021

Lifelong LGBTQ and social justice activist, Carmen Vázquez, passed away yesterday from complications due to Covid-19.

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New York State is Not Issuing “X” Gender Markers (Yet)

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By Carl Charles

November 25, 2020

Sander Saba, a 25-year-old New York University Law School graduate, is seeking an accurate driver’s license with an “X” marker.

See Also: Transgender Rights, New York
Lambda Legal Sues New York Over Refusal to Allow Gender Neutral Marker on Driver’s Licenses

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By Lambda Legal

July 28, 2020

Today Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sander Saba, a nonbinary transgender New York resident who is seeking an accurate New York driver’s license that reflects their nonbinary gender identity.

See Also: Transgender Rights, New York
Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Pioneer HIV Activist and Icon Larry Kramer

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By Kevin Jennings

May 27, 2020

Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings today issued this statement following the passing of pioneering HIV activist and LGBT civil rights icon Larry Kramer.

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Victory! New York State Changes Policy to Allow Transgender Minors to Correct Birth Certificates After Lambda Legal Lawsuit

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By Lambda Legal

March 10, 2020

New York State announced it is changing its policy prohibiting transgender minors from correcting the sex marker on their birth certificates in a manner consistent with their gender identity.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Transgender Rights, New York
Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Judge Deborah Batts

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By Sharon McGowan

February 4, 2020

Federal District Judge Deborah A Batts, the first openly lesbian federal judge when she was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by President Bill Clinton in in 1994, died Sunday at the age of 72.

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Lambda Legal Applauds Signing of Gender Recognition Act Into Law

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VICTORY: New York State Commits to Issuing Accurate Drivers Licenses and State ID cards with ‘X’ Gender Marker

sander_saba_2_social_sized.jpg

Lambda Legal Applauds Passage of Gender Recognition Act

ted_eytan.jpeg

Lambda Legal Celebrates Repeal of “Walking While Trans” Ban and Recognizes the Leadership and Advocacy of Transgender Women of Color

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Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Carmen Vázquez, LGBTQ Movement Hero/ Lambda Legal Lamenta el Fallecimiento de Carmen Vázquez, heroína del movimiento LGBTQ

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New York State is Not Issuing “X” Gender Markers (Yet)

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Lambda Legal Sues New York Over Refusal to Allow Gender Neutral Marker on Driver’s Licenses

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Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Pioneer HIV Activist and Icon Larry Kramer

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Victory! New York State Changes Policy to Allow Transgender Minors to Correct Birth Certificates After Lambda Legal Lawsuit

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Lambda Legal Mourns Passing of Judge Deborah Batts

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