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LGBTQ+ Advocates Respond to West Virginia’s Latest Attack on Transgender Youth

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March 9, 2023

Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, and ACLU-WV issued the following statement in response to the latest attack on transgender youth in the state, the West Virginia Attorney General’s announcement that the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the recent U.S.

See Also: Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
Lambda Legal to 4th Circuit: Affirm Ruling Striking West Virginia Medicaid Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

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March 7, 2023

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit heard oral argument in an appeal brought by West Virginia seeking to reverse a district court decision requiring the State's Medicaid program to treat transgender people’s healthcare needs equally.

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Tennessee Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

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March 2, 2023

Taking away the freedom of families of transgender youth to seek critical healthcare, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law a ban on all forms of gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18 — putting the government in charge of making vital decisions traditionally reserved to parents in Tennessee. The law takes effect on July 1, 2023.

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
VICTORY: Injunction Granted Pending Appeal in Challenge to West Virginia Trans Athlete Ban

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February 22, 2023

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a request to stay a lower court’s decision in a case challenging West Virginia’s cruel and discriminatory ban on young transgender athletes.

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Advocates Promise Legal Action in Defense of Transgender Youth in Tennessee

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February 13, 2023

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
Advocates Promise Swift Legal Action Against Restrictions on Health Care for Oklahoman Trans Youth

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February 2, 2023

Lambda Legal, The American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Oklahoma today promised swift legal action in opposition to proposed restrictions on critical and often life-saving health care for transgender Oklahomans should any be signed into law.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools
Lambda Legal to 4th Circuit: Affirm Lower Court Ruling Striking North Carolina’s Discriminatory Transgender Health Care Ban for Transgender State Employees

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January 25, 2023

Today, the U.S.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights
VICTORY: Court Rules that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Cannot Administer Health Plans with Gender-Affirming Care Exclusions

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December 19, 2022

“Third-party administrators that accept federal funds cannot discriminate when administering employer-sponsored health plans.”

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights
In My Own Words: "No one should be denied medically necessary care because of who they are."

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November 17, 2022

By Alexandra "Lexa" Baldwin

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights
VICTORY! Nevada Removes Discriminatory Ban on Medically Necessary Facial Surgery

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November 17, 2022

Following an EEOC complaint, Lambda Legal has secured coverage and $45,000 for transgender IT technician

See Also: Health Care Fairness, Transgender Rights

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LGBTQ+ Advocates Respond to West Virginia’s Latest Attack on Transgender Youth

shutterstock_1429387109.jpg

Lambda Legal to 4th Circuit: Affirm Ruling Striking West Virginia Medicaid Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

fainimage.jpg

Tennessee Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

trans_flag_wwt.jpg

VICTORY: Injunction Granted Pending Appeal in Challenge to West Virginia Trans Athlete Ban

shutterstock_1973084390.jpg

Advocates Promise Legal Action in Defense of Transgender Youth in Tennessee

a-picture-of-the-tennessee-flag-flying-in-the-wind-cae53b-1600.jpeg

Advocates Promise Swift Legal Action Against Restrictions on Health Care for Oklahoman Trans Youth

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Lambda Legal to 4th Circuit: Affirm Lower Court Ruling Striking North Carolina’s Discriminatory Transgender Health Care Ban for Transgender State Employees

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VICTORY: Court Rules that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Cannot Administer Health Plans with Gender-Affirming Care Exclusions

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In My Own Words: "No one should be denied medically necessary care because of who they are."

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VICTORY! Nevada Removes Discriminatory Ban on Medically Necessary Facial Surgery

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