Aidan DeStefano /ACLU The Supreme Court has denied review of Doe v. Boyertown School District, leaving a ruling from the Third Circuit in place which allowed students to use the locker room or … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Leaves Ruling in Place Allowing Transgender Students to Use Restroom and Locker Rooms Matching Gender Identity
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ACLU Files Suit Against School That Won’t Allow a Student Gay-Straight Alliance to Call Itself ‘Gay’
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against East Allen County Schools in Indiana after the school district told students in the school's gay-straight alliance that it could not use the words "gay, GSA, or … [Read more...] about ACLU Files Suit Against School That Won’t Allow a Student Gay-Straight Alliance to Call Itself ‘Gay’
ACLU breaks Longtime Policy, Opposes Brett Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS Nomination
The ACLU has broken a longtime policy and is publicly opposing Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the US Supreme Court. The group passed a resolution reading: "The ACLU opposes the confirmation of … [Read more...] about ACLU breaks Longtime Policy, Opposes Brett Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS Nomination
Starkville, Mississippi Barred an LGBT Pride Parade and Will Be Sued by Powerhouse Lawyer
Aldermen in Starkville, Mississippi this week denied LGBT group Starkville Pride's request to hold a Pride parade in the city on March 24. The request was denied after more than a dozen people spoke … [Read more...] about Starkville, Mississippi Barred an LGBT Pride Parade and Will Be Sued by Powerhouse Lawyer
ACLU Asks Court for Immediate Halt to Trump Transgender Military Ban
The ACLU has asked for an immediate halt to Trump's ban on transgender military service while its lawsuit moves through the court system. From the ACLU: The motion for preliminary injunction was … [Read more...] about ACLU Asks Court for Immediate Halt to Trump Transgender Military Ban
ACLU Hits Trump with Second Lawsuit Challenging Transgender Military Ban
Following this morning's announcement that Lambda Legal and Outserve-SLDN are suing Donald Trump over his unconstitutional transgender military ban, the ACLU announced its own lawsuit: The American … [Read more...] about ACLU Hits Trump with Second Lawsuit Challenging Transgender Military Ban
Donald Trump Planning to Sign Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ EO on Thursday: REPORT
Donald Trump is planning on signing a long-rumored anti-LGBT "religious freedom" executive order at the White House on Thursday, according to a report in Politico: Two senior administration officials … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Planning to Sign Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ EO on Thursday: REPORT
Dozens of GOP Lawmakers Pushing Trump to Sign Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Executive Order
Dozens of Republican lawmakers are pushing for Donald Trump to sign a "religious freedom" executive order that was discussed earlier this year. USA Today reports: A group of 51 members of the … [Read more...] about Dozens of GOP Lawmakers Pushing Trump to Sign Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Executive Order
Transgender Man Sues Catholic Hospital For Refusing to Perform Scheduled Hysterectomy: VIDEO
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a transgender man who was refused a hysterectomy by a California hospital. The lawsuit alleges that Dignity Health’s Mercy San … [Read more...] about Transgender Man Sues Catholic Hospital For Refusing to Perform Scheduled Hysterectomy: VIDEO
NYC Pride Announces 2017 Grand Marshals
Four Grand Marshals have been named for the 2017 NYC Pride March. The ACLU, Brooke Guinan, Krishna Stone, and Geng Le have been chosen to lead the 48th annual march. More from NYC Pride on the … [Read more...] about NYC Pride Announces 2017 Grand Marshals
