Legal Archives - Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/category/legal/ Making Authentic Lives Possible Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:20:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Legal Archives - Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/category/legal/ 32 32 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 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 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 Youth Speak Directly to the Supreme Court: Amicus Brief Filed in U.S. v. Skrmetti https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-youth-speak-directly-to-the-supreme-court-amicus-brief-filed-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-youth-speak-directly-to-the-supreme-court-amicus-brief-filed-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:43:37 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23945 (Oakland, CA) — Today, six transgender youth from across the United States shared their personal stories with the Supreme Court through an amicus brief filed by the Transgender Law Center (TLC) and Akerman LLP in the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti. This pivotal case challenges Tennessee’s ban on medically necessary gender-affirming care for transgender individuals […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-youth-speak-directly-to-the-supreme-court-amicus-brief-filed-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/feed/ 0 Texas Supreme Court Refuses to Block Law Banning Health Care for Texas Trans Youth https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-law-banning-health-care-for-texas-trans-youth/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-law-banning-health-care-for-texas-trans-youth/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:53:20 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23734 For Immediate Release June 28, 2024 Contact: K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Austin, TX The Texas Supreme Court today reversed a lower court ruling blocking enforcement of Senate Bill 14, permitting the anti-transgender law to remain in effect. The law allows the State of Texas into decisions that properly lie with parents and their minor […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-law-banning-health-care-for-texas-trans-youth/feed/ 0 Legal Advocates Urge Court to Permanently Protect PFLAG’s Members from Texas Attorney General’s Latest Attacks https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal-advocates-urge-court-to-permanently-protect-pflags-members-from-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attacks/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal-advocates-urge-court-to-permanently-protect-pflags-members-from-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attacks/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:16:34 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23588 For Immediate Release June 10, 2024 Contact: Tom Warnke, Lambda Legal, twarnke@lambdalegal.org  Kristi Gross, ACLU of Texas, media@aclutx.org Gillian Branstetter, ACLU, gbranstetter@aclu.org K Richardson, TLC, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Austin, Texas Today, on the 10th day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, legal advocates defended the rights of transgender Texans and their families to live with dignity and respect. They […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal-advocates-urge-court-to-permanently-protect-pflags-members-from-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attacks/feed/ 0 Colorado Judge Approves Groundbreaking Consent Decree In Transgender Rights Class Action https://transgenderlawcenter.org/colorado-judge-approves-groundbreaking-consent-decree-in-transgender-rights-class-action/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/colorado-judge-approves-groundbreaking-consent-decree-in-transgender-rights-class-action/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:11:52 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23217 For Immediate Release March 26, 2024 Media contact:  K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org *** Colorado prisons to take significant steps to improve healthcare, safety for transgender women in their care; pay $2.15 million in damages for class members  Denver, Colorado – A Denver County District Court judge approved sweeping changes to Colorado’s prison system today, […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/colorado-judge-approves-groundbreaking-consent-decree-in-transgender-rights-class-action/feed/ 0 Victory! Court Grants Temporary Injunction Against Texas Attorney General’s Latest Attack on Texas Families with Transgender Youth https://transgenderlawcenter.org/victory-court-grants-temporary-injunction-against-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attack-on-texas-families-with-transgender-youth/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/victory-court-grants-temporary-injunction-against-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attack-on-texas-families-with-transgender-youth/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:02:53 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23252 For Immediate Release March 25, 2024 Contact: Tom Warnke, Lambda Legal, twarnke@lambdalegal.org  Kristi Gross, ACLU of Texas, media@aclutx.org Gillian Branstetter, ACLU, gbranstetter@aclu.org K Richardson, TLC, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Austin, Texas Today, the Travis County District Court granted a temporary injunction blocking the Texas Attorney General’s Office’s latest effort targeting transgender Texans—its demand that PFLAG National turn over […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/victory-court-grants-temporary-injunction-against-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attack-on-texas-families-with-transgender-youth/feed/ 0 Legal Advocates Ask Court to Extend Block on Texas Attorney General’s Latest Attack on Families with Transgender Youth https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal-advocates-ask-court-to-extend-block-on-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attack-on-families-with-transgender-youth/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal-advocates-ask-court-to-extend-block-on-texas-attorney-generals-latest-attack-on-families-with-transgender-youth/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:59:00 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=23248 Media Advisory  Friday, March 22, 2024  Contact: Tom Warnke, Lambda Legal, twarnke@lambdalegal.org Kristi Gross, ACLU of Texas, media@aclutx.org Gillian Branstetter, ACLU, gbranstetter@aclu.org  K Richardson, Transgender Law Center, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Austin, Texas On Monday, legal advocates will urge the Travis County District Court to grant a temporary injunction blocking the Texas Attorney General’s Office’s latest effort targeting […]

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