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February 2021

Lambda Legal Applauds Passage of Equality Act by U.S. House of Representatives

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February 25, 2021

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act.
Watch Now: Our LGBTQ State of the Union with Leading Legal Experts

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February 24, 2021
Lambda Legal Hails Introduction of the Equality Act

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February 18, 2021

Today, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the introduction of the Equality Act, federal legislation that will update existing federal nondiscrimination laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, to confirm that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is unlawful discrimination based on sex.
Foster Youth and LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Celebrate Biden Administration’s Agreement to Halt Discriminatory HHS Rule Change In Response to Legal Challenge

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February 10, 2021

In response to a lawsuit filed by a foster youth and alumni group as well as LGBTQ service and advocacy organizations, the U.S.
HIV Criminalization is a Racial Justice Issue

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February 7, 2021
Lambda Legal Celebrates Repeal of “Walking While Trans” Ban and Recognizes the Leadership and Advocacy of Transgender Women of Color

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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

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