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The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.
The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.
The job search company will enable employees to move to more trans-friendly locations.
Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.
The judge partially stopped the law from being enforced.
A federal appeals court refused to place a hold on an inunction against the ban, which threatens health care workers with 10 years in prison.
Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.
Gov. Tony Evers had promised to veto the bill, and he keeps his promises, he said Wednesday.
Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
Anti-trans legislation is having a severe impact on the mental health of trans youth.
Far-right Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill soon.
The legislation, signed Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes the possibility of felony charges for violation.
The DOJ is looking to join a suit brought by Tennessee families.
Legislators have passed a bill and sent it to Gov. Bill Lee (pictured), and they're also moving toward restrictions on drag shows.
Legislators Tuesday overrode Gov. Asa Hutchinson's veto, making Arkansas the first state with such a law.
The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.
Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.
The law would have placed medical professionals who provide such care for transgender people under the age of 18 at risk of fines up to $5,000 and a felony conviction, resulting in up to 10 years in prison.
The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
It is the first time a federal court has allowed such a law to go into effect.
"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.
