Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Making Authentic Lives Possible Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:29:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ 32 32 Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:29:10 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24736 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: October 14, 2025 Contact: Sue Yacka-Bible, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy NATIONAL – It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the beloved trans activist and friend, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Miss Major was a mother, a freedom […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/feed/ 0 Texas Nonprofit Organizations and Affected Community Members Sue to Challenge Unconstitutional Student Identity Censorship Law https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:26:17 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24682 Senate Bill 12 Prohibits Programs and Discussions Involving Race, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation in K-12 Schools. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 29, 2025 CONTACT:  HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Transgender Law Center, and Baker McKenzie today  filed a lawsuit  in federal court challenging key aspects of Senate Bill 12 on behalf of […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:20:32 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24535 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 27, 2025   CONTACT:  Sue Yacka-Bible, Director of Communications, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org  Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision NATIONAL – Transgender Law Center condemns the two Supreme Court Opinions released today in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor for […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center Denounces SCOTUS Opinion in U.S. v. Skrmetti https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:09:11 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24490 Everyone deserves access to health care, including transgender youth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 18, 2025  CONTACT:  K. Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org NATIONAL – Transgender Law Center condemns the Supreme Court’s opinion in United States v L. W. Skrmetti for upholding a discriminatory law that denies transgender youth in Tennessee access to hormone replacement therapy. Today’s 6-3 ruling upholds SB1, allowing […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/feed/ 0 Solidarity with Los Angeles—A Statement from Organizations Committed to Advancing Freedom for LGBTQIA2S+ People and Everyone https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:49:53 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24479 This week, we have witnessed the collective power of our people reverberate around the country. In Los Angeles, our neighbors, family, and friends have shown up and taken good care of each other and demanded an end to the campaign of violence and criminalization being waged by ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) and other federal […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/feed/ 0 Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Federal Prison Officials from Withholding Health Care From Incarcerated Trans People https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-judge-temporarily-enjoins-federal-prison-officials-from-withholding-health-care-from-incarcerated-trans-people/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-judge-temporarily-enjoins-federal-prison-officials-from-withholding-health-care-from-incarcerated-trans-people/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:59:14 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24464 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2025 CONTACT K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org WASHINGTON – A federal district court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Trump Administration executive order prohibiting federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) officials from providing gender-affirming hormone therapy and accommodations to transgender people. The injunction does not require BOP […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-judge-temporarily-enjoins-federal-prison-officials-from-withholding-health-care-from-incarcerated-trans-people/feed/ 0 Advocates Sue to Challenge Withholding of Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons https://transgenderlawcenter.org/advocates-sue-to-challenge-withholding-of-gender-affirming-care-in-federal-prisons/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/advocates-sue-to-challenge-withholding-of-gender-affirming-care-in-federal-prisons/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:37:00 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24275 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2025 CONTACT: K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org WASHINGTON – Three transgender people currently incarcerated in federal custody have filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump Administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) challenging an Executive Order and new BOP policies prohibiting their access to gender-affirming care. The class action lawsuit […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/advocates-sue-to-challenge-withholding-of-gender-affirming-care-in-federal-prisons/feed/ 0 A Message from Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom Beyond the 2024 Elections https://transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-lgbtqia2s-freedom-beyond-the-2024-elections/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-lgbtqia2s-freedom-beyond-the-2024-elections/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:22:40 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24033 Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different. Ours is a long history of never backing down from a fight for our rights. United in our strength, during the most difficult of times, we have pushed forward and […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-lgbtqia2s-freedom-beyond-the-2024-elections/feed/ 0 TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER URGES ACTIONS TO BUILD TRANS POWER AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-urges-actions-to-build-trans-power-and-support-community/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-urges-actions-to-build-trans-power-and-support-community/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:17:38 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24032 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 Contact: Sue Yacka-Bible, Communications Director, Transgender Law Center, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org NATIONAL— Today, the Transgender Law Center acknowledges the profound impact of last night’s election outcomes and the devastating effects that a second Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Senate may have on our lives and the lives […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-urges-actions-to-build-trans-power-and-support-community/feed/ 0 TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, WAY TO RISE PARTNER ON “DEFIANCE” AD IN RESPONSE TO ANTI-TRANS POLITICAL AD ATTACKS https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-national-lgbtq-task-force-way-to-rise-partner-on-defiance-ad-in-response-to-anti-trans-political-ad-attacks/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-national-lgbtq-task-force-way-to-rise-partner-on-defiance-ad-in-response-to-anti-trans-political-ad-attacks/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:42:24 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2024 Contact: Sue Yacka-Bible, Communications Director, Transgender Law Center, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org  Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, 917-757-6123, crenna@thetaskforce.org To see the add go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crabN3v4U6Y NEW YORK, NY – In partnership, the Transgender Law Center, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Way to Rise have purchased space in […]

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