Category: Legal
Louisiana tees up legal challenges over federal government’s Title IX LGBTQ+ student protections
A major showdown with wide-ranging implications is brewing between the…
ACLU’s Legal and Community Efforts Against Kansas’ Restrictive Transgender Laws
Kansas has temporarily blocked trans people from accessing gender-affirming state…
Nepal Promotes LGBT-Friendly Tourism With First International Rainbow Conference
Nepal hosts its inaugural International Rainbow Tourism Conference, advocating for…
Ghanaians who identify as LGBT are awaiting court rulings on limiting new laws.
ACCRA - Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are…
The governor of Arizona repeals a bill that seeks to remove transgender people from public life.
“As I have said time and again, I will not…
Sweden passes a law lowering the legal age to alter sex from 18 to 16
Proposal sparked intense debate in country but passed with 234…
A judge in Ohio briefly halts the prohibition on gender-affirming treatment for adolescents
A law that would ban gender-affirming treatments for children and…
Democratic AGs are accused of abusing their legal power to obtain information about transgender minors by financing Democrats.
Republican attorneys general in at least four states have abused…
A Texas city payment passes a resolution to protect state law from trans rights for adolescents.
Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission approved a resolution…
Some trans Americans live in fear, but LGBTQ+ activists see a break in statehouses.
A growing effort by far-right politicians and conservative groups to…
Idaho has the authority to impose its restrictions on gender-affirming attention for transgender children.
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban…
Unlike Bill Preventing Trans Youth Healthcare, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly votes against it.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that aimed…
German law makes it possible for transgender people to release their legal documents quickly.
"We simply want to make life a bit easier for…
Transgender right vs. family rights. California goes to court to resolve the class rift
California courts will uphold, overturn or set ground rules for…
German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday approved legislation that…
German Parliament Vote to Facilitate Transgender Persons’ Legal Transition to a Legal Gender-Friendly Status.
The German Parliament approved a law on Friday that will…
A bill to ban trans students ‘ use of bathrooms is passed out of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee.
A bill that would ban transgender students from using the…
Florida’s Anti- Trans Bathroom Law Spurs Harrowing Vigilante Problems
A new law in Florida aimed at trans people accessing…
Big Brother’s Hallie Clarke deals bomb report on transgender service
The former support worker, 19, was praised by viewers for…
Bill adding guidelines on how to home Oklahoma’s transgender inmates eyes censure
OKLAHOMA CITY — There’s deep division over a proposed law…
According to Rishi Sunak, socially transitioning for transgender children is” never a negative act.”
Rishi Sunak has said he believes children changing gender is…
advances from the Louisiana House council on transgender bathrooms and sporting legislation
The House Civil Law Committee approved legislation that would prohibit…
What does trans mean, what does the law say and what is the Cass Review?
Transgender people's rights are often in the spotlight, leading to…
Gender Change and Fluidity Are Considered a Concern to Human Dignity in a Vatican Document
The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and…
NY AG can take legal action against Nassau County over transgender…
A federal judge on Thursday denied a request by New…
Nebraska AG provides legal opinion in favor of transgender bathroom, sports proposal
The attorney general gave an opinion on the constitutionality of…
Caitlyn Jenner reacts to possible JK Rowling arrest
The reality star backed Rowling following speculation the author could…
Here’s How a New Wave of Legislation Aims to “Legally Erase” Trans People
Taken together, these bills effectively require that trans and gender…
Gay people are exempt under the fresh Indian immigration laws.
(Photo by Rahul Sapra via Bigstock) The Indian government on…
Finnish female organizations oppose the laws allowing gender self-identification.
A reform proposal aimed at simplifying procedures for changing sex…
Thailand: Quickly Pass Similar- Sex Marriage Bill
The Thai parliament’s upper house should promptly pass a same-sex…
Sacramento adopts a Resolution Designating It as a Transgender Sanctuary City
The resolution forbids the city from helping other jurisdictions in…
New legislation, according to 24 % of trans adults, have caused disruption to access to care.
Several laws have been passed targeting trans people over the…
Leigh Finke, a representative from Minnesota’s trans-state, supports democratic change.
Trans Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke (D-66A) recently caught the…
Beyond the Law: Three Thai Trans Leaders ‘ Effect on Equality’s Coming
From left to right Nikki Phinyapincha, Founder of Transtalents Consulting…
If a new bill becomes law, transgender and nonbinary people may get better protected from abuse.
Transgender and nonbinary people would receive more explicit protections in…
Colorado’s trans children are tired of being social puppets
As Colorado's largest statewide, member-supported, multi-media network, Rocky Mountain PBS…
Although Philadelphia’s Trans Day of Visibility event was canceled this time, the symbol will still be flying at City Hall.
Philadelphia won't have a flag-raising ceremony this year for the…
Thailand is getting closer to legalizing same-sex organisations.
Bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties…
Thailand’s congress passes a act to allow same-sex unions, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in…
Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Wedding Is Passed By Thailand’s Parliament
Thai advocates for LGBTQ rights hailed a major step forward…
Legislators in Tennessee prefer to focus on trans people over solving real-world issues.
Nathanio Strimpopulos (he/she) is the Creative Director at The Trevor…
Candlelight vigil honors slain trans woman in SW Houston, police search for shooter
Houston's Museum District hosts a poignant candlelight vigil to honor…
Seats in the New Hampshire House to outlaw transgender girls and women from athletics in schools
New Hampshire House lawmakers voted Thursday to bar transgender women…
LGBT Rights Group is Shutters by the Appeals Court of Iran
Last week, in another blow to freedoms of association and…
House passes a bill that prohibits transgender girls from playing sports in middle school and high school.
The New Hampshire House approved a bill to bar transgender…
Senate approves bill to punish schools that don’t inform parents when students confess their transgender identity.
The Tennessee Senate on Thursday approved a bill to require…
Bill barring transgender women from ladies ‘ athletics passes N. H. House
LGBTQ+ advocates said the vote “cruelly” removes the opportunity for…
Trans Day of Visibility 2024 is recognized by St. Pete.
The City of St. Petersburg formally recognized Transgender Day of…
NH House votes to ban trans girls from girls’ sports teams
The bill would apply to female sports teams in K-12…
NYC class board demands ‘ evidence- based’ review of state’s transgender athletes guidance
Current guidance allows students to compete in sports based on…
Emmett Brock, a Trans Man Who Was Beaten by an LA County Deputy, Declared Innocent by Judge
Brock was pinned down by a sheriff's deputy, beaten, and…
Riley Gaines, a former prisoner, claims that adult “opportunists” are using transgender plans to enter adult prisons.
Former incarcerated woman Amie Ishikawa spoke to Outkick’s Riley Gaines…
Judge commands FBI to turn over the declaration of transgender school shooter Audrey Hale.
A Tennessee judge ordered the FBI to release the manifesto…
Louisiana Legislature to take into account a trans act that limits toilet usage based on sex at birth
The Louisiana regular legislative session is underway. One of the…
A transgender woman is permitted to participate in the Indian military’s children aircraft.
Feb. 29 ruling in Kerala state upheld other judge's decision.
Trans women are permitted to participate in the youth division of the Indian Army.
A Kerala High Court judge on Feb. 29 upheld another…
Empty prescriptions, missed checkups and grief: Specialists worry about health consequences from states ‘ anti- LGBTQ+ moves
Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but…
Trans person who has been detained for two years at Aurora ICE struggles to get a court time
Vicky is a transgender woman in ICE custody pursuing a…
Trans woman detained in Aurora ICE facility for 2 years struggles to get court date
Vicky is a transgender woman in ICE custody pursuing a…
According to the Appeals Court, a trial may determine whether excluding transgender weightlifters was discriminatory.
Ruling overturns lower court decision that ban by USA Powerlifting…
Southern claims push legislation that would end the transgender community’s legal reputation.
Louisiana, Mississippi, & Alabama all advancing bills that
Japan community on trans issues to cut “disorder” from name
The Japanese Society of Gender Identity Disorder, a body promoting…
According to a Gallup ballot, the proportion of LGBT Americans has more than doubled in the past ten years.
About one-fifth of Gen Z identifies as part of the…
AOC’s announcement of new bill quotes a group with history of anti-LGBTQ advocacy
NCOSE still has ties to extremists
AOC’s announcement of new bill quotes a group with history of anti-LGBTQ advocacy
NCOSE still has ties to extremists
A cluster with a history of anti-LGBT advocacy is quoted in AOC’s announcement of the new bill.
NCOSE still has ties to extremists
A cluster with a history of opposing Gay advocacy is quoted in the AOC’s announcement of the new bill.
NCOSE still has ties to extremists
For the first time since 2015, public assistance for equal marriage falls in the US.
US public support for equal marriage and other LGBTQ+ protections…
The Utah prison system is discriminatory against transgender women, according to the justice section.
UDOC executive director Brian Redd said the agency disagreed with…
Maine considers bill that would establish ‘legal right’ to abortion, transgender surgical procedures
Maine considers bill that would legalize abortions and transgender procedures…
Groundbreaking Legal Victory: Transgender Individuals Eligible for Refunded State Pension Payments
A pivotal court decision now allows transgender individuals post-surgery to…
Texas AG: PFLAG is required to list trans people ‘names and contact information.
On Thursday, a legal filing by PFLAG National revealed that…
Long Island County Bans Transgender Athletes in Executive Order
The ban would prohibit teams that include transgender athletes from…
Greece Extends Marriage, Adoption Rights to Same-Sex Couples
The historic parliament vote makes Greece the first majority Christian…
Greece Becomes First Orthodox Country To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption
Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a bill allowing same-sex civil…
Greece first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage
Parliament voted 176-76 to pass the bill which also allows…
Utah Official Censured After Mistakenly Calling Teen Girl Trans
Natalie Cline has repeatedly made offensive remarks surrounding the LGBTQ+…
Greece becomes first Orthodox country to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption
Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex…
Care Without Disease: How Trans-Health Activists Are Changing Medicine is a guide assessment.
In Care Without Pathology: How Trans- Health Activists Are Changing…
Japanese court approves nonsterilized trans man’s gender change
A Japanese court recognizes a transgender man's petition to legally…
Free travel for transgender people in DTC, cluster buses: Delhi CM
The Delhi government will offer free travel to transgender people…
British lawmaker calls for allowing citizens to change their gender after death
A U.K. lawmaker is pushing legislation that would allow transgender…
EXCL: US paid for 250 pregnancies among transmen between 2014 and 2018
A recent study by University of Michigan researchers found the…
Florida Democrats Condemn DHSMV Rule Changes Targeting Trans People
Last night, a memo sent to county tax collectors by…
Florida barring gender changes on driver’s license puts trans residents at risk, critics say
Florida rescinded the ability to change gender markers on driver's…
Cox signs bills into law including controversial legislation on DEI, transgender bathroom access
Gov. Spencer Cox signed several bills into law on Tuesday,…
Cox signs bills to replace diversity offices and regulate transgender bathroom use
Gov. Spencer Cox signed six bills Tuesday, including the transgender…
World Same-Sex Marriage and LGBT Rights Progress in 2023
Earlier in this series – Part 1: North America | Part…
Are transgender athletes allowed in the Olympics? The truth behind the myths
Are transgender athletes allowed in the Olympics? Yes, but sadly…
More state are attempting to halt the legal recognition of transgender people in public life.
Proposed bills would exclude transgender people from updating driver’s licenses,…
Utah Senate introduces a replacement for the trans bathroom costs.
The Utah State Senate introduced entirely new legislation to substitute…
Revision of the transgender bath costs: approved in Senate committee hearing
A bill involving transgender bathroom use has passed in the…
An Indiana House bill would replace “gender” with “biological sex” and alter other terms
The bill was referred to the committee on Judiciary on…
Bill may make it simpler for transgender people who have been found guilty of a crime to change their name.
Denver: A bill being considered by the Colorado state House…
Governor of Ohio approves a moratorium on gender-affirming care for children.
Mike DeWine has rejected a law prohibiting minors from accessing…
GOP governor of Ohio vetoes a ban on transgender athletes participating in girls ‘sports and gender-affirming care.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a…