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House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.

'Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider Testifies Against Ohio Anti-Trans Bill

Schneider returned to her native state to speak out against legislation that would ban gender-affirming health care for minors.

Rash of Teen Suicide Attempts After Arkansas Adopts Trans Care Ban

The state was the first one to enact a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. And more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to advance around the nation.

Lawmaker Pleads ‘Please Don’t Kill Yourself’ as Ban on Trans Care Passes

Out Democratic state. Rep. Karla Drenner made the plea after the House was poised to pass a measure banning gender-affirming health care for youth.

North Carolina Bill Would Force School Staffers to Out Trans Kids

The proposed legislation would ban gender-affirming health care for people up to age 21 and require school staffers to out trans kids to their families.

Alabama Uses SCOTUS Decision to Go After Gender-Affirming Care for All

The state's attorney general's office has cited the Dobbs ruling in its effort to ban gender-affirming health care for trans youth and trans adults.

Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back

Judge Liles Burke is trying to force the lawyers to reveal what they argue is attorney-client privileged information.

Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

Tennessee Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.

Montana Governor Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban Despite Nonbinary Son's Pleas

The ban means public employees are forbidden to advise young people even on social transition.

Oklahoma Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors

The legislation, signed Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes the possibility of felony charges for violation.

Louisiana families sue to overturn gender-affirming care ban

Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.

Minnesota Hopes to Become Refuge for Trans Minors Seeking Health Care

The state is advancing Rep. Leigh Finke's bill to protect young trans people and their parents from out-of-state actions that would prevent or punish gender-affirming care.

Oklahoma Close to Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

The bill that's advancing would make it a felony to provide this care.

Indiana Governor Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, ACLU Sues

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb had expressed some doubts about the legislation but ultimately signed it.

West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions

The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.

Texas to Face Lawsuit Over Its Recently Passed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Legislators gave final approval to the ban Wednesday, and Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign it into law.

North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Making Gender-Affirming Care a Felony

Providers could face up to 10 years in prison.

Trump Vows to Gut Transgender Rights if Reelected

Trump even said that he'd ask Congress to pass a bill establishing that there are only two genders.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

Arkansas Just Made It Easier to Sue Providers of Gender-Affirming Care

Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill opening a large window to sue for malpractice.