Press Release

Health and LGBTQ Legal Advocates condemn stealth efforts by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to force through a new rule denying Medicaid coverage for medically necessary gender-affirming care.

President Biden issued a historic executive order today, announcing a series of actions the Administration will take to fight for LGBTQI+ people’s rights in America. The order includes actions to address discriminatory legislative attacks against LGTBQI+ children and families, prevent the use of harmful so-called “conversion-therapy,” safeguard LGBTQI+ people’s health care, protect LGBTQI+ foster youth and families, and improve access to federal programs for LGBTQI+ people and families.

“I’m beyond proud to lead Lambda Legal’s team of incredibly talented attorneys during this critical time.”

In lawsuit filed by Lambda Legal and TLDEF, U.S. District Court finds that the North Carolina state health plan’s categorical exclusion of medically necessary gender-affirming health care is discriminatory and unlawful.

The Travis County District Court granted a temporary restraining order on Friday  to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating PFLAG families who are supporting their transgender children with medically necessary health care, including the three plaintiff families in the case.

“Making the Case,” hosted by Alex Berg, will feature interviews with Lambda Legal attorneys on their work litigating some of the most consequential lawsuits on behalf of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.

Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Texas, along with Texas-based law firm Baker Botts LLP, today filed a new lawsuit in Texas state court on behalf of PFLAG National and three Texas families.

Lambda Legal celebrates the Biden administration’s announcement yesterday that it will no longer defend discriminatory restrictions that prevented service members living with HIV from deploying and commissioning as officers in the U.S. military. Instead of appealing the decision of the district court declaring these restrictions unconstitutional, Defense Secretary Lloyd J.

“Should AHCA follow through on its clear intent to engage in a sham rule-making charade … we stand ready to defend the rights of transgender people in Florida.”

“I was promoted, promised training and support, and received positive evaluations. The minute they found out I was gay, that all changed.”