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

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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.

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

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

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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.”

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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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VICTORY: New York State Commits to Issuing Accurate Drivers Licenses and State ID cards with ‘X’ Gender Marker

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June 23, 2021

"The work is far from done—but this is a significant step in the right direction.”

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

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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:

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

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

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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
Lambda Legal and ACLU of Texas Plan to File Lawsuit if Texas Legislature Bans Medical Care for Transgender Youth

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May 11, 2021

"This is a prime example of unwarranted governmental overreach to solve a problem that does not exist."

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Lambda Legal, ACLU and ACLU of Alabama to Challenge State Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

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April 28, 2021

“If Alabama lawmakers insist on passing this cruel, dangerous, and unconstitutional legislation into law, the state will immediately have a lawsuit to deal with.”

See Also: Teens & Young Adults, Transgender Rights, Youth and Schools

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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

shutterstock_1525868414.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

trans_rights_are_human_rights.jpg

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

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Lambda Legal and ACLU of Texas Plan to File Lawsuit if Texas Legislature Bans Medical Care for Transgender Youth

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Lambda Legal, ACLU and ACLU of Alabama to Challenge State Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

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