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VICTORY! Federal Court Blocks West Virginia Law Banning Trans Students in School Sports

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By Lambda Legal

July 21, 2021

Today, a federal court ruled that 11-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson must be allowed to try out for the girls’ cross-country and track teams at her school, blocking West Virginia from enforcing a law that bans transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, West Virginia
"Stack the Deck Against Hate" Campaign Recycles Anti-Trans Bills into Sports Trading Cards to Celebrate, Advocate on Behalf of Trans Athletes

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By Lambda Legal

July 13, 2021

Lambda Legal and Campbell Ewald Join Coalition of Allies to Launch New Campaign to Fight Wave of Trans Sports Ban Legislation Introduced in More Than Half of States

See Also: Transgender Rights, United States
BREAKING: State Department to Allow X Gender Markers on U.S. Passports

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By Lambda Legal

June 30, 2021

Lambda Legal Plaintiff Dana Zzyym, Intersex and Nonbinary U.S. Navy Veteran, Anticipates the Accurate Passport They’ve Been Seeking for Six Years.

See Also: Transgender Rights, United States
VICTORY! Alaska Removes Medicaid Ban on Transition-Related Health Care

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By Lambda Legal

June 29, 2021

“Transition-related health care is essential health care, full stop. Our clients are delighted that the State of Alaska has, at long last, recognized that fact.”

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights, Alaska
In Victory for Transgender Student, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Bathroom Dispute

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By Paul D. Castillo

June 28, 2021

“Gavin’s persistent fight for the rights of transgender young people stands as a reminder that the fight is far from over; he is a beacon of hope. Thank you, Gavin.”

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, United States
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 VA’s Commitment to Provide Lifesaving Health Care for Transgender Veterans

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By Lambda Legal

June 19, 2021

Today, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough announced his commitment to removing the categorical exclusion of transition-related surgical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ health plan and to providing comprehensive health care for transgender veterans. Lambda Legal Staff Attorney Sasha Buchert issued the following statement:

See Also: Transgender Rights, United States
Civil Rights Advocates Bring Federal Court Challenge to West Virginia Law Banning Trans Students in School Sports

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By Lambda Legal

June 10, 2021

“Transgender youth in West Virginia who want to be on a team and challenge themselves should have the opportunity to do so, just like any other student.”

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, West Virginia
Lambda Legal, ACLU of Alabama, and ACLU Respond to Failure of Alabama Bill Criminalizing Health Care for Trans Youth

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By Lambda Legal

May 18, 2021

“Gender-affirming care saves lives and we will not rest until every transgender person has access to the health care that they need and deserve.”

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools, Alabama

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VICTORY! Federal Court Blocks West Virginia Law Banning Trans Students in School Sports

ll_cover-photo_website-1.png

"Stack the Deck Against Hate" Campaign Recycles Anti-Trans Bills into Sports Trading Cards to Celebrate, Advocate on Behalf of Trans Athletes

01_stackthedeckagainsthate1.jpg

BREAKING: State Department to Allow X Gender Markers on U.S. Passports

dana_zzyym.jpg

VICTORY! Alaska Removes Medicaid Ban on Transition-Related Health Care

shutterstock_1844144053.jpg

In Victory for Transgender Student, Supreme Court Declines to Hear Bathroom Dispute

shutterstock_1429387109.jpg

Lambda Legal Applauds Signing of Gender Recognition Act Into Law

cuomo_with_pride_flag_in_crowd.jpg

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 VA’s Commitment to Provide Lifesaving Health Care for Transgender Veterans

rainbow_flag_with_sunlight_cu.jpg

Civil Rights Advocates Bring Federal Court Challenge to West Virginia Law Banning Trans Students in School Sports

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Lambda Legal, ACLU of Alabama, and ACLU Respond to Failure of Alabama Bill Criminalizing Health Care for Trans Youth

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