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How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?

Florida Transgender Student Sues Over Restroom Access

Drew Adams says his school district violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution by forcing him to use inconveniently located unisex restrooms.

Wisconsin Trans Student Sues for Equal Bathroom Access

Ashton Whitaker's school is violating federal law by denying him access to the boys' restroom, says the Transgender Law Center.

Anchorage Anti-Trans Measure Soundly Defeated

The votes are all counted, and residents have rejected Proposition 1, which would have restricted transgender people's restroom access.

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Fla. OK's Sweeping Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules in Schools After 'Don't Say Gay'

One rule requires public notification about restroom access for transgender students, while another threatens teacher's licenses under the "don't say gay" law.

Lambda Legal Takes Trans Youth Rights Battle to Appeals Court

The group wants a lower court ruling in favor of Drew Adams's right to use the boys' restroom affirmed.

Charlotte Clarifies Transgender Policy for Public Bathrooms

With just a few emails, a local trans activist in this North Carolina city was able to get clarity -- and equality -- from major sports venues.

Feds: Let Trans Employees Pee in Peace

OSHA's new guidelines make it clear why allowing trans employees to self-determine their restrooms is in everyone's best interests.

Feds Step in to Support Virginia Trans Teen

Gavin Grimm just wants to do what every other boy does, and what he was doing, until his school board stopped him: use the bathroom matching his gender identity.

McCrory's Trump Intro Proves He's Still Preoccupied With Potties

Meanwhile, reporters at right-wing media outlets are filming Democratic convention attendees using the all-gender restroom in Philadelphia. 

Va. School Board Sued Over Transgender Bathroom Policy

The Gloucester County School Board's requirement that trans students use only single-stall restrooms is unconstitutional, the ACLU argues.

Courts Deliver Two Victories for Trans Students

A Florida student wins the right to use the boys' restroom, and a Pennsylvania district's inclusive policy is upheld.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Trans Student Gavin Grimm

Grimm's school district violated his rights under federal law and the Constitution by denying him access to the boys' restroom, the judge rules.

How the GOP Laid the Groundwork for North Carolina's Antigay Law

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory pushed HB 2 to protect from "government overreach." That language should sound familiar.

Lawsuit: New North Carolina Bathroom Law Still Discriminates

The amended suit by the ACLU and Lambda Legal says HB 142 doesn't fix the problems caused by the infamous anti-LGBT HB 2.

Courts Deliver Two Victories for Trans Americans

One court affirms trans students' right to use the restroom matching their gender identity; another strikes down Idaho's ban on gender changes on birth certificates.

How to Change Perceptions of Trans People in the Heartland

Sometimes it can be as simple as pointing out some simple facts of life, according to a new study by labor groups.

2016: Most Dangerous Year Yet for Trans Americans

The data from the Human Rights Campaign paints a stark picture for trans people: of the more than 175 new anti-LGBT pieces of legislation nationwide, 44 target the transgender community. 

Why Gavin Grimm May Be Back in Court

The Gloucester County School Board is appealing a ruling that found restrictive policies like the one it subjected Gavin Grimm to were unconstitutional.

Congress has always been hostile to women trying to use the bathroom

Nancy Mace’s proposal to cut bathroom access for trans women in the Capitol is the latest in the building’s long history of excluding women lawmakers.