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Lambda Legal Applauds Signing of Gender Recognition Act Into Law

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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."

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Lambda Legal Applauds Passage of Gender Recognition Act

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June 10, 2021

Encourages Governor Cuomo to Sign It

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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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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.

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We're Suing New York State for Prohibiting Transgender Minors from Correct Birth Certificates

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January 7, 2020

Today Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York State’s policy categorically prohibiting transgender minors from correcting the sex designation on their birth certificates – a critically important document for transgender people seeking to navigate through life with accurate government documents.

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