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Judge Halts Family Investigations in Texas Under Abbott’s Anti-Trans Directive
District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued an injunction Friday against investigations of transgender children's parents.

Georgia Republicans Propose Their Own Version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
The bill would restrict teachers in private schools that receive state funding from discussing LGBTQ issues.

GOP Anti-LGBT Legislation Is Attempt to “Eradicate Trans Youth” Says ACLU Lawyer
More than 35 states have introduced bills targeting trans young people.

Idaho House Passes Dangerous Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids
Parents who help their trans children attain such care, whether in Idaho or beyond, face a life sentence for doing so.

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Compounds Trauma for LGBTQ Students of Color
The impacts of “Don’t Say Gay” will be “amplified tenfold” for Black students, advocates say.

Activists Promise Action After Florida Legislature Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
"If this passes, there will be protests everywhere," one activist said.

500 Students Walk Out of Florida School in Protest Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Experts predict disastrous outcomes for LGBTQ students in the state, now that the legislation has passed.

Ukrainian Activist: War Brings Rise in Sexual Violence and Anti-Trans Oppression
Many trans Ukrainians face passport-related barriers to fleeing the country.

Citing Abbott’s Order, Texas Children’s Hospital Halts Gender-Affirming Care
One critic of the move said the hospital should stand up to Abbott "instead of bowing down and harming" patients.

Texas College Protesters Shut Down Event for Anti-Trans Candidate Jeff Younger
Younger lost custody of his trans daughter in 2019, partly over his refusal to recognize her gender.