Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinion in Hecox and BPJ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2026 CONTACT Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, saram@transgenderlawcenter.org K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinion in Hecox and BPJ NATIONAL – Transgender Law Center decries today’s ruling by the Supreme Court in West Virginia v BPJ and Little v Hecox, which greenlights discrimination against transgender youth who want to participate on sports teams that match their […] The post Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinion in Hecox and BPJ   appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2026 CONTACT: Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, saram@transgenderlawcenter.org K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders NATIONAL – Today, Transgender Law Center (TLC) celebrates the conclusion of a historic event—the first and largest conference focused on strengthening trans leadership and the trans rights […] The post Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 CONTACT:Kristi Gross, ACLU of Texas, media@aclutx.orgSue Yacka-Bible, Transgender Law Center, sue@transgenderlawcenter.orgCelina Fernando, Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network, communications@gsanetwork.orgCameron Samuels, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, press@studentsengaged.orgMarco Guajardo, Texas AFT, press@texasaft.org Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts HOUSTON — A U.S. […] The post Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Trans Youth, their Families and Supporters Declare: Trans Youth Deserve not only to Play, But to Win

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2026 Contact: K Richardson, Transgender Law Center, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Celina Fernando, GSA Network, Communications Manager, communications@gsanetwork.org NATIONAL – One week ago in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, and other cities, transgender youth, their families, and supporters organized and gathered in response to Tuesday’s Supreme Court oral arguments on West […] The post Trans Youth, their Families and Supporters Declare: Trans Youth Deserve not only to Play, But to Win appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Fighting for the T in Team: Transgender Law Center Shows Solidarity with Trans Athletes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2026 CONTACT K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org NATIONAL – Today, as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the rights of transgender people to participate in sports, the Transgender Law Center joins thousands of families, coaches, advocates, and allies across the country to support the freedom for transgender athletes to play […] The post Fighting for the T in Team: Transgender Law Center Shows Solidarity with Trans Athletes appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center, GSA Network, PFLAG National, and Grove Law LLP File Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Trans Sports Cases Uplifting Trans Athletes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2025 CONTACT: Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, Transgender Law Center, saram@transgenderlawcenter.org Celina Fernando, Communications Manager, GSA Network, communications@gsanetwork.org PFLAG National, press@pflag.org Anthony Sbardellati, Partner, Grove Law LLP, asbardellati@grove.law Transgender Law Center, GSA Network, PFLAG National, and Grove Law LLP File Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Trans Sports Cases Uplifting Trans Athletes NATIONAL – […] The post Transgender Law Center, GSA Network, PFLAG National, and Grove Law LLP File Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Trans Sports Cases Uplifting Trans Athletes appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

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 […] The post Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Texas Nonprofit Organizations and Affected Community Members Sue to Challenge Unconstitutional Student Identity Censorship Law

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 […] The post Texas Nonprofit Organizations and Affected Community Members Sue to Challenge Unconstitutional Student Identity Censorship Law appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision

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 […] The post Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Denounces SCOTUS Opinion in U.S. v. Skrmetti

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 […] The post Transgender Law Center Denounces SCOTUS Opinion in U.S. v. Skrmetti appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Solidarity with Los Angeles—A Statement from Organizations Committed to Advancing Freedom for LGBTQIA2S+ People and Everyone

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 […] The post Solidarity with Los Angeles—A Statement from Organizations Committed to Advancing Freedom for LGBTQIA2S+ People and Everyone appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Federal Prison Officials from Withholding Health Care From Incarcerated Trans People

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 […] The post Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Federal Prison Officials from Withholding Health Care From Incarcerated Trans People appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Advocates Sue to Challenge Withholding of Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons

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 […] The post Advocates Sue to Challenge Withholding of Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Advocates Sue to Challenge Withholding of Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons

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 […] The post Advocates Sue to Challenge Withholding of Gender-Affirming Care in Federal Prisons appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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A Message from Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom Beyond the 2024 Elections

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 […] The post A Message from Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom Beyond the 2024 Elections appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER URGES ACTIONS TO BUILD TRANS POWER AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY

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 […] The post TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER URGES ACTIONS TO BUILD TRANS POWER AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, WAY TO RISE PARTNER ON “DEFIANCE” AD IN RESPONSE TO ANTI-TRANS POLITICAL AD ATTACKS

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 […] The post TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE, WAY TO RISE PARTNER ON “DEFIANCE” AD IN RESPONSE TO ANTI-TRANS POLITICAL AD ATTACKS appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center and Emergent Fund Announce $1 Million in Rapid Response Dollars for Trans-Led Organizing Through the Action for Transformation Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 Contact: K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Bianca Nozaki-Nasser, Director of Storytelling, bianca@emergentfund.net Transgender Law Center and Emergent Fund Announce $1 Million in Rapid Response Dollars for Trans-Led Organizing Through the Action for Transformation Fund NATIONAL – As we witness the rise of authoritarianism and increased backlash on Black, Indigenous, […] The post Transgender Law Center and Emergent Fund Announce $1 Million in Rapid Response Dollars for Trans-Led Organizing Through the Action for Transformation Fund appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Youth Speak Directly to the Supreme Court: Amicus Brief Filed in U.S. v. Skrmetti

(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 […] The post Transgender Youth Speak Directly to the Supreme Court: Amicus Brief Filed in U.S. v. Skrmetti appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Texas Supreme Court Refuses to Block Law Banning Health Care for Texas Trans Youth

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 […] The post Texas Supreme Court Refuses to Block Law Banning Health Care for Texas Trans Youth appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Affirms The Right To Abortion For All Following The Supreme Court Decision In Moyle V United States

For Immediate Release June 27, 2024 Contact: K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Washington D.C. Transgender Law Center takes a moment to pause and acknowledge the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States, which will, at least temporarily, allow access to emergency room abortion care for people of all genders. We support our reproductive justice […] The post Transgender Law Center Affirms The Right To Abortion For All Following The Supreme Court Decision In Moyle V United States appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Transgender Law Center Affirms The Supreme Court Decision In FDA V Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine

For Immediate Release June 13, 2024 Contact: K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Washington D.C. The Transgender Law Center takes a moment to celebrate the Supreme Court’s opinion in FDA v Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine for its support to ensuring access to mifepristone to people of all genders across this country. We support our reproductive justice partners and advocates […] The post Transgender Law Center Affirms The Supreme Court Decision In FDA V Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Legal Advocates Urge Court to Permanently Protect PFLAG’s Members from Texas Attorney General’s Latest Attacks

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 […] The post Legal Advocates Urge Court to Permanently Protect PFLAG’s Members from Texas Attorney General’s Latest Attacks appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Victory! Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging California’s Transgender Prison Policy

For Immediate Release May 16, 2024 Contact: Tom Warnke, Lambda Legal, twarnke@lambdalegal.org ACLU SoCal Communications and Media Advocacy, communications@aclusocal.org K Richardson, TLC, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Civil and legal rights groups victorious in defending the Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act from an anti-transgender challenge The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on Tuesday dismissed […] The post Victory! Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging California’s Transgender Prison Policy appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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Colorado Judge Approves Groundbreaking Consent Decree In Transgender Rights Class Action

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, […] The post Colorado Judge Approves Groundbreaking Consent Decree In Transgender Rights Class Action appeared first on Transgender Law Center.

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