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2024 Was Challenging Year for Trans People — But There Were Some Major Victories
From court wins to election victories, it is these gains that trans people can carry into 2025 with hope.
I Entered Law to Protect My LGBTQ Community. I Need Solidarity From Colleagues.
The legal profession must fight to protect us — the lawyers, law students and legal workers fighting for a better world.
Nearly 120 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed Across the US Before 2025 Has Even Started
This far surpasses the 80 bills filed by this time in 2023, signaling another historic wave of legal attacks.
House Republicans Seek to Ban Trans Care for Kids in Military Families
“Blanketly denying health care to people who clearly need it…is wrong,” a Democratic lawmaker said in response.
Trump Taps Anti-Trans Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Post
Dhillon has openly advocated for overturning blue state laws that protect transgender individuals.
Trans Rights Activists Hold Sit-In at Capitol to Protest Johnson’s Bathroom Ban
“Everyone deserves to use the restroom without fear of discrimination or violence,” an organizer of the protest said.
Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Shows How Gender Essentialism Harms Us All
Everyone who cares about bodily autonomy should fight for trans health care.
Trans Lawyer Describes Courtroom Atmosphere in SCOTUS Trans Health Care Case
Chase Strangio analyzes the justices’ reactions during the landmark case, which is expected to be decided next year.
Right-Wing Justices Had to Help Anti-Trans Lawyer During SCOTUS Hearing
The justices seemed to embrace arguments for maintaining Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
Chase Strangio Will Make History as First Trans Lawyer to Argue at Supreme Court
Strangio discusses the case he will be arguing next week, as well as the recent cultural backlash against trans rights.