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Lambda Legal Goes to Court for Transgender Students

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December 1, 2016

Today Lambda Legal argued in federal district court that the Pine-Richland School District in suburban Pittsburgh should immediately suspend enforcement of a discriminatory policy that singles out transgender students and prevents them from using restrooms that match who they are.
School District Argues Transgender Students Do Not Have Equal Rights

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November 15, 2016

A suburban Pittsburgh school district asked a federal district court judge yesterday to dismiss Lambda Legal’s lawsuit on behalf of three transgender students.
Lambda Legal Asks Court to Block Pine-Richland High School’s New Restroom Policy Targeting Transgender Students

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October 20, 2016

Today, Lambda Legal filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction in federal court to immediately halt a discriminatory policy passed by the Pine-Richland School District in suburban Pittsburgh, which singles out transgender students and prevents them from using restrooms that match who they are.
Transgender Students Fight for Equality and Dignity

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October 6, 2016

For years, Juliet Evancho, Elissa Ridenour, A.S. and other transgender students at Pine-Richland School District in suburban Pittsburgh, used restrooms that matched their gender identity. What disasters did this commonsense, inclusive practice cause? Absolutely none, of course.
Lambda Legal Urges Pine-Richland School District to Maintain Safe and Affirming Bathroom Policy

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April 18, 2016

Tonight at the Pine-Richland School District school board meeting Lambda Legal attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan will stand with transgender students and their parents if recently proposed discriminatory policies are discussed.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
Lambda Legal Commends Pennsylvania School District for Rejecting Discriminatory Policy

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November 19, 2015

The Northwestern Lehigh school board in New Tripoli, PA announced that it would continue its current practice to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and single-sex facilities that match their gender identity. The Board explicitly rejected efforts by the anti-LGBT Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to implement policies that would discriminate against transgender students.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
Celebrate Pride with Lambda Legal!

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April 24, 2014

This year's Pride season has begun!

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Lambda Legal Defends Inmate's Right to Sue Government for Sexual Assault by Prison Officer

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December 10, 2012

Lambda Legal has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Kim Millbrook, a federal prison inmate who sued the government after claiming he was sexually assaulted by prison officers.

See Also: Criminal Justice, Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, U.S. Supreme Court
Ask Lambda Legal: Boy Scouts

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December 4, 2012

Q: I am an Eagle Scout and I am gay. Having been involved with the Boy Scouts since I was six years old, I would like to become a scoutmaster for my local troop, but I don’t want to hide my sexual orientation. What should I do?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Boy Scouts, BSA v. Dale, Cradle of Liberty Council BSA v. City of Philadelphia, Discrimination, U.S. Supreme Court, Youth
Resources for LGBT People and Families Affected by Hurricane Sandy and Winter Storms

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November 9, 2012

In an effort to support those affected, Lambda Legal has joined other LGBT organizations to compile the following list of resources.