Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Making Authentic Lives Possible Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:55:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ 32 32 Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-court-halts-enforcement-of-key-provisions-of-law-censoring-identity-and-inclusion-in-k-12-schools-in-three-texas-school-districts/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-court-halts-enforcement-of-key-provisions-of-law-censoring-identity-and-inclusion-in-k-12-schools-in-three-texas-school-districts/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=25025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 CONTACT:Kristi Gross, ACLU of Texas, media@aclutx.orgSue Yacka-Bible, Transgender Law Center, sue@transgenderlawcenter.orgCelina Fernando, Genders and Sexualities Alliance Network, communications@gsanetwork.orgCameron Samuels, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, press@studentsengaged.orgMarco Guajardo, Texas AFT, press@texasaft.org Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Key Provisions of Law Censoring Identity and Inclusion in K-12 Schools in Three Texas School Districts HOUSTON — A U.S. […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-court-halts-enforcement-of-key-provisions-of-law-censoring-identity-and-inclusion-in-k-12-schools-in-three-texas-school-districts/feed/ 0 Trans Youth, their Families and Supporters Declare: Trans Youth Deserve not only to Play, But to Win https://transgenderlawcenter.org/trans-youth-their-families-and-supporters-declare-trans-youth-deserve-not-only-to-play-but-to-win/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/trans-youth-their-families-and-supporters-declare-trans-youth-deserve-not-only-to-play-but-to-win/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:44:37 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24984 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2026 Contact: K Richardson, Transgender Law Center, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org Celina Fernando, GSA Network, Communications Manager, communications@gsanetwork.org NATIONAL – One week ago in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, and other cities, transgender youth, their families, and supporters organized and gathered in response to Tuesday’s Supreme Court oral arguments on West […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/trans-youth-their-families-and-supporters-declare-trans-youth-deserve-not-only-to-play-but-to-win/feed/ 0 Fighting for the T in Team: Transgender Law Center Shows Solidarity with Trans Athletes https://transgenderlawcenter.org/fighting-for-the-t-in-team-transgender-law-center-show-solidarity-with-trans-athletes/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/fighting-for-the-t-in-team-transgender-law-center-show-solidarity-with-trans-athletes/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:31:36 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24967 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2026 CONTACT K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org  NATIONAL  – Today, as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the rights of transgender people to participate in sports, the Transgender Law Center joins thousands of families, coaches, advocates, and allies across the country to support the freedom for transgender athletes to play […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/fighting-for-the-t-in-team-transgender-law-center-show-solidarity-with-trans-athletes/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center, GSA Network, PFLAG National, and Grove Law LLP File Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Trans Sports Cases Uplifting Trans Athletes https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-gsa-network-and-pflag-file-amicus-brief-in-scotus-trans-sports-cases-uplifting-trans-athletes/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-gsa-network-and-pflag-file-amicus-brief-in-scotus-trans-sports-cases-uplifting-trans-athletes/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:21 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24781 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2025 CONTACT: Sara Mar, Senior Media Relations Manager, Transgender Law Center, saram@transgenderlawcenter.org Celina Fernando, Communications Manager, GSA Network, communications@gsanetwork.org PFLAG National, press@pflag.org Anthony Sbardellati, Partner, Grove Law LLP, asbardellati@grove.law Transgender Law Center, GSA Network, PFLAG National, and Grove Law LLP File Amicus Brief in SCOTUS Trans Sports Cases Uplifting Trans Athletes NATIONAL – […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-gsa-network-and-pflag-file-amicus-brief-in-scotus-trans-sports-cases-uplifting-trans-athletes/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:29:10 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24736 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: October 14, 2025 Contact: Sue Yacka-Bible, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center Honors the Life and Legacy of the Beloved Elder Miss Major Griffin-Gracy NATIONAL – It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of the beloved trans activist and friend, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Miss Major was a mother, a freedom […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-the-beloved-elder-miss-major-griffin-gracy/feed/ 0 Texas Nonprofit Organizations and Affected Community Members Sue to Challenge Unconstitutional Student Identity Censorship Law https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:26:17 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24682 Senate Bill 12 Prohibits Programs and Discussions Involving Race, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation in K-12 Schools. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 29, 2025 CONTACT:  HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, Transgender Law Center, and Baker McKenzie today  filed a lawsuit  in federal court challenging key aspects of Senate Bill 12 on behalf of […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/texas-nonprofit-organizations-and-affected-community-members-sue-to-challenge-unconstitutional-student-identity-censorship-law/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:20:32 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24535 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   June 27, 2025   CONTACT:  Sue Yacka-Bible, Director of Communications, sue@transgenderlawcenter.org  Transgender Law Center Condemns SCOTUS Opinions in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor; Uplifts Kennedy v Braidwood Decision NATIONAL – Transgender Law Center condemns the two Supreme Court Opinions released today in Trump v CASA and Mahmoud v Taylor for […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-condemns-scotus-opinions-in-trump-v-casa-and-mahmoud-v-taylor-uplifts-kennedy-v-braidwood-decision/feed/ 0 Transgender Law Center Denounces SCOTUS Opinion in U.S. v. Skrmetti https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:09:11 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24490 Everyone deserves access to health care, including transgender youth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 18, 2025  CONTACT:  K. Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org NATIONAL – Transgender Law Center condemns the Supreme Court’s opinion in United States v L. W. Skrmetti for upholding a discriminatory law that denies transgender youth in Tennessee access to hormone replacement therapy. Today’s 6-3 ruling upholds SB1, allowing […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/transgender-law-center-denounces-scotus-opinion-in-u-s-v-skrmetti/feed/ 0 Solidarity with Los Angeles—A Statement from Organizations Committed to Advancing Freedom for LGBTQIA2S+ People and Everyone https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:49:53 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24479 This week, we have witnessed the collective power of our people reverberate around the country. In Los Angeles, our neighbors, family, and friends have shown up and taken good care of each other and demanded an end to the campaign of violence and criminalization being waged by ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) and other federal […]

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]]> https://transgenderlawcenter.org/solidarity-with-los-angeles-a-statement-from-organizations-committed-to-advancing-freedom-for-lgbtqia2s-people-and-everyone/feed/ 0 Federal Judge Temporarily Enjoins Federal Prison Officials from Withholding Health Care From Incarcerated Trans People https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-judge-temporarily-enjoins-federal-prison-officials-from-withholding-health-care-from-incarcerated-trans-people/ https://transgenderlawcenter.org/federal-judge-temporarily-enjoins-federal-prison-officials-from-withholding-health-care-from-incarcerated-trans-people/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:59:14 +0000 https://transgenderlawcenter.org/?p=24464 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2025 CONTACT K Richardson, Communications Manager, k@transgenderlawcenter.org WASHINGTON – A federal district court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Trump Administration executive order prohibiting federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) officials from providing gender-affirming hormone therapy and accommodations to transgender people. The injunction does not require BOP […]

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