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Transgender minors have a right to gender-affirming care, Justice Dept. warns states

The Justice Department said last week that states seeking to block transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming care may be violating federal law — and signaled that it is prepared to pursue legal action.
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TLDEF Brings Trans Youth to the White House

To celebrate TDOV, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Admiral Rachel Levine welcomed six transgender and non-binary youth and their families to the White House...

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White House Welcomes Trans Youth

In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Admiral Rachel Levine welcomed six transgender and non-binary youth and their families to the White House, along with advocates from national rights organizations.
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TLDEF Statement on our Celebration with the White House of Transgender Day of Visibility

"Despite the myriad of engineered attacks in states across the country, today is a moment of joy for transgender people everywhere..."
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VICTORY! Biden Administration Delivers Major Policy Reforms For Transgender People

The Biden-Harris Administration announced it is implementing policy changes that we've been advocating for since NCTE was founded. Here are changes trans people will see to passports, TSA, social security, and more.

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Biden Administration Delivers Major Policy Reforms for Transgender People

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is celebrating major victories for transgender people today with the announcement by the Biden-Harris administration of major changes by the US State Department, US Transportation Security Administration and the US Social Security Administration.
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Transgender Woman Sues Broome County and Broome County Sheriff and Jail Staff for Discrimination, Abuse and Denial of Medical Care

Twenty-three-year-old Makyyla Holland (she/her/hers) filed suit today against Broome County to ensure no other transgender people are subjected to such abuses while they are in custody.

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LGBT Crisis Lines & Groups: Supporting Queer Kids in the Wake of "Don't Say Gay" & Anti-Trans Bills

If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, you probably heard about the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on March 28 2022.

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Alabama Is Trying to Raise the Legal Driving Age for Trans People to 19

When the state of Alabama finally issued Darcy Corbitt a driver’s license that matched her gender identity, the first thing she did was drive to get a milkshake.

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Trans People Say Alabama License Policy Puts Them at Risk

Federal judges this week heard arguments in a challenge to Alabama’s policy requiring a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery to change the sex listed on their driver’s license.
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TLDEF Staff Attorney Shayna Medley Honored As 2022 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyer

TLDEF Staff Attorney Shayna Medley (they/she) joins a small group of rising legal stars in being recognized as one of 2022’s Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

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Texas' Anti-Trans Crusade Is Spreading

Alabama lawmakers are on the cusp of passing a bill that would stop transgender teens from receiving life-saving medical care like puberty blockers and hormonal therapy.
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Resources for Journalists

Are you a journalist interested in covering trans news? Here are some tips to keep your reporting accurate and respectful.

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