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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 29/09/2026

On 9/28, the DOE announced it's permanently bringing back the Title IX rule on sexual harassment & assault from Trump’s first term. The Department is promoting the move as proof that Title IX does not protect transgender students. Read our statement: lambdalegal.lgbt/bdcu5237

"Breaking news: Trump Administration Cements Title IX Rule That Fails Survivors and Targets LGBTQ+ Students."

Quote from Lambda Legal senior attorney Nicholas Hite reads, "Lambda Legal has long called this what it is: a dangerous, legally unsound, and despicably cruel weaponization of Title IX, and we oppose its return today. Survivors deserve schools that take their safety seriously, whoever they are."

Quote from Lambda Legal senior attorney Nicholas Hite that reads, "Title IX exists so every student can learn free from harassment and assault. Yet this rule from the Trump administration lets schools look away until harm becomes severe and pervasive."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 28/09/2026

From eyewitness accounts of the Stonewall uprising to reflections on the joys of being queer, season 2 of our podcast “Making The Case” has been moving and illuminating! And our next episode is one for the history books. 🏳️‍🌈🎙️ Watch our season 2 recap now: youtu.be/BPnfS1Ffm0U

Peppermint quote that reads, "Can you see my humanity? Is it visible to you?"

Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings quote that reads, "Lambda Legal fought for over 50 years to win things like the right to marry. They didn't just give it to us because they were nice."

B Hawk Snipes quote that reads, "I come into the room not just as myself, but with my community on my shoulders, my ancestors on my shoulders, the people that have paved the way for me to be here today."

Quote about the transgender military ban that reads, "This is the test case. This is what they're using to try to decide who gets to serve generally, and they just happened to pick transgender people first."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 23/09/2026

CASE UPDATE: Today, Lambda Legal and co-counsel argued in a non-jury trial against the unlawful targeting of transgender people in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. Learn more: lambdalegal.lgbt/48rn2wra

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 22/09/2026

Fifty years ago, our movement didn't wait for permission to demand what was right — and neither will we now. Read more about our past and present fight for LGBTQ+ rights from @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social via @advocate.com: tinyurl.com/4ytbbjz8

1970 photo of protestors marching. Text above reads, "In 1968, a conference of gay activists had the audacity to demand “homosexual rights.” Today, we’re fighting to keep their vision alive."

Text reads, "In the dark days of same-sex relationships being a felony and the federal government barring the employment of “known perverts,” the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations (NACHO, pronounced nay-ko) adopted what they called the “Homosexual Bill of Rights.”

2003 photo of three people hugging. Text above reads, "Over the next 50 years, the LGBTQ+ rights movement would win them all. The rights our NACHO forebears demanded were fought for and secured. But today, they are under direct assault

Text reads, "Which is exactly why it’s time for a New LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights. Our vision includes equal treatment and protection under the law regarding access to health care, opportunity to participate in society, belonging for LGBTQ+ families, access to education, and participation in democracy."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 21/09/2026

CASE UPDATE: On Friday, DOJ announced a settlement with New York University Langone Hospitals (NYU) that allegedly resolves their investigation into NYU providing gender-affirming care to minors. Read our joint statement with @aclu.org & @nyclu.org about the settlement: lambdalegal.lgbt/5ddx5vbk

Breaking news: Lambda Legal, ACLU, NYCLU Statement on DOJ’s Settlement with NYU to End Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth

Quote from joint statement that reads, "Because of our lawsuit and the resulting injunction, no patient information of any kind has been disclosed to the Department of Justice as part of NYU’s or Mount Sinai’s recently-announced settlements—nor could it be, as that order remains in full effect."

Quote from joint statement that reads, "While we don’t know the full terms of the agreement, we do know...that [it] puts political retribution over hospitals’ ethical and legal obligations to, and the well-being of, trans youth. Transgender young people deserve access to gender-affirming care."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 18/09/2026

40 years ago, the idea that someone with HIV would live decades was unimaginable; now people with HIV are living well into their golden years. We believe LGBTQ+ elders living with HIV deserve to age with dignity. Share this post to honor National HIV & Aging Awareness Day! ❤️

purple graphic with text that reads, "LGBTQ+ elders deserve HIV justice."

purple graphic with text that reads, "54% of all people in the United States living with HIV are over 50 years old."

purple graphic with text that reads, "LGBTQ+ elders living with HIV deserve improved access to quality HIV health care & age-affirming services; access to tailored sexual health education & services; protection from stigma & discrimination in healthcare, long-term care, home, & community-based services; and advocates who speak up & refuse to be silent about their needs."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 11/09/2026

Flight attendant Jeff Collman was aboard American Airlines Flight 11 on 9/11. 💔 After his death, his longtime partner Keith Bradkowski was denied survivor benefits because he was gay and unable to marry. Thus began Bradkowski's years-long battle for equality. Hear more: tinyurl.com/bdez69uh

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 10/09/2026

Taxpayer dollars should NOT be used to discriminate against 4-year-olds! 🖍️ Recently, we filed an amicus brief in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a SCOTUS case about whether a publicly funded Colorado preschool is allowed to keep out kids of LGBTQ+ parents. Learn more: lambdalegal.lgbt/preschool

Photo of kids playing with colorful paper and pencils. Text on top reads, "Lambda Legal, GLAD Law File Amicus Brief Supporting LGBTQ+ Families’ Access to Publicly Funded Preschool Programs."

Photo of an amicus brief on white paper with black text. Quote from the brief is above in white words. Text reads, "[We] have a strong interest in robust and consistent application of nondiscrimination protections to ensure that children of LGBTQ+ parents and LGBTQ+ students can learn freely and equally in publicly funded educational settings. This includes when taxpayer dollars fund private schools to fulfill the state’s educational promises.”

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 08/09/2026

“When stories about LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and other communities are removed [from classrooms], students lose opportunities to learn from the full range of human experiences.” Read more about the fight for inclusive education in our latest blog: lambdalegal.lgbt/mr4xpyt4 @aaup.org #DEI

Student holding a stack of books next to text that reads, "Books, Classrooms, & the Fight for Inclusive Education: a blog by Lake Geslani".

Inclusive course content and books make education more complete — and better prepare students
for the future. When stories about LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and other communities are removed, students lose opportunities to learn from the full range of human experiences.

In Texas, Lambda Legal and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund are challenging policies in the Texas Tech University System that have resulted in course materials being restricted or removed entirely. These policies stifle debate, undermine students’ education, and sideline faculty expertise.

Quote from Lambda Legal senior attorney that reads, "Faculty at Texas Tech are being barred from teaching that gay and bisexual men were persecuted during the Holocaust, and medical students pulled out of exam rooms rather than learn to treat transgender patients. That is viewpoint discrimination.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 04/09/2026

This World Sexual Health Day, it’s important to recognize that sexual justice means affirming and defending the rights, dignity, needs, and identities of all LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Share this post to promote sexual justice and the fight for LGBTQ+ and HIV rights! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Sexual justice is gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, inclusive sex education, trans rights, and access to PrEP.

Ways to promote sexual justice: listen to + center the voices of LGBTQ+ people & everyone living with HIV; stand against laws that criminalize identity & deny health care; and refuse to be silent in the face of hate, homophobia, and transphobia.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 03/09/2026

Lambda Legal mourns the loss of pioneering feminist & activist Gloria Steinem. "Steinem showed us that liberation is indivisible — a truth that lives in the work Lambda Legal does every day.” – Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO Read our full statement: lambdalegal.org/newsroom/us_...

Gloria Steinem speaking into a microphone at a podium. Text below reads, "Remembering Gloria Steinem."

Photos of Gloria Steinem sitting at a desk next to a copy of Ms. Magazine and posing on a couch looking at the camera. A quote from Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings reads, "Gloria Steinem insisted that none of us is free until all of us are free, and she understood long before her peers that the fight for women's rights and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights are one and the same. She stood with our community when it was neither safe nor popular to do so, naming plainly that feminists and LGBTQ+ people share the same struggle and the same opponents. Steinem showed us that liberation
is indivisible — a truth that lives in the work Lambda Legal does every day. We are grateful for her decades of allyship and for the advocates she inspired.”

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 01/09/2026

This Suicide Prevention Month, we want every LGBTQ+ person to know that no politician or ban can erase your identity. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. ❤️ @trevorproject.bsky.social — 866-488-7386 @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social — 800-246-7743 @translifeline.org — 877-565-8860

Purple graphic with white text that reads, "You are seen. You are loved. You belong. You are not alone."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 28/08/2026

“I ran from bullies as a kid. Many of us did. What 36 years of this fight have taught me is that the bluster is the act itself. [They] never actually chased me. They were [just] hoping I wouldn't turn around and push back.” – James Dale, Lambda Legal board member and former client via @usatoday.com

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Hegseth bullied Scouting America. One lawsuit made him fold. | Opinion

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he forced Scouting America, formerly Boy Scouts, to purge 'an insidious, radical, woke ideology.' I sued.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 28/08/2026

LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV are facing attacks on nearly every front. Knowing your rights has never mattered more. Educate yourself today––visit Lambda Legal’s Know Your Rights Hub: lambdalegal.org/know-your-ri...

LGBTQ+ People & Everyone Living with HIV: Know Your Rights. Information and resources you need now.

A right you don’t know you have is a right you can’t use. Lambda Legal’s updated Know Your Rights hub brings together practical resources to help you understand how current laws and policies affect your rights and your life. lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights

Our Know Your Rights hub speaks to the most pressing issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community today. The resource hub also helps answer your questions about rights related to health care, HIV, LGBTQ+ youth, the legal system, employment, LGBTQ+ seniors, and more. lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights

Knowing your rights means you can better protect yourself and support your community. Rising together and winning justice takes more than litigation and legislation. It takes a community of people who are informed, empowered, and ready to act. Know your rights. Stay informed.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 27/08/2026

Nurse Nicole Carr––a plaintiff in our recent case challenging Missouri’s law restricting gender-affirming medical care––understands the harms of restricting health care for trans youth. To the families of trans youth, Carr has a few words of wisdom. ❤️ Hear more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-p...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 26/08/2026

As a new school year begins, families play a vital role in making sure trans youth feel supported. Annette Bening, celebrated actor & proud mother of a trans son, knows just how life-changing that support can be. 🏳️‍⚧️ Looking for tips on supporting trans youth? Check out @pflag.org #Parenting

Photo of Annette Bening smiling. Text reads, "How Parents Can Support Trans Kids: Celebrated actor Annette Bening is a proud parent of a trans son. Here’s her advice for other families."

Annette Bening speaking at a podium. Quote from Bening reads, “As a well-meaning parent, I didn’t always know how to support my [trans son] who was just trying to live his truth. But you know what? I learned."

Annette Bening speaking in front of the Supreme Court. Quote from Bening reads, "The most important thing is love. Trans kids exist and it is our responsibility to support and love them. There’s nothing to be frightened of. Our trans kids, and all trans folks, need to be seen and heard."

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Kevin Jennings @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

As a son of Appalachia myself, I personally connected deeply to Dolly’s life story and her music — I even used her original version of “I Will Always Love You” as the song to which I danced with my godmother at my wedding last year. Dolly was one of a kind, and I am deeply saddened by her passing.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 25/08/2026

Lambda Legal mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, a glittering & iconic entertainer, philanthropist, & LGBTQ+ ally. With compassion & grace, Parton lent her voice & resources to show her love for the LGBTQ+ community & everyone living with HIV. Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. We will always love you. 🩷

Black and white photo of Dolly Parton smiling. Text below reads, "Remembering Dolly Parton".

Two photos of Dolly Parton smiling. Quote from Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings reads, "Today we lost an icon, both in entertainment and for the bold, consistent support she showed the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV. Long before it was easy or popular, Dolly Parton told our community that we belonged, and she meant it. She lent her voice and resources to the fight against HIV and AIDS, and stood up, time and again, for the community she embraced as her own, all with the humor, warmth, and grace that made the whole world fall for her. We extend our deepest condolences to Dolly’s family, her friends, and the countless fans whose lives she touched. We will always love her.”

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 21/08/2026

At a time when our community is fighting back against a myriad of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, it’s more important than ever to know our history. Swipe to see 20 books that highlight some of the political struggles, vibrant cultures, and powerful stories that shaped LGBTQ+ history. 🏳️‍🌈

Four book covers including Transgender History by Susan Stryker, The Stonewall Reader by the New York Public Library, Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers by Lillian Faderman, and Let the Record Show by Sarah Schulman.

Four book covers including How to Survive a Plague by David France, A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski, We Are Everywhere by Mathew Riener and Leighton Brown, and A Black Queer History of the United States by C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost.

Four book covers including Trans History by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett, Transgender Warriors by Leslie Feinberg, Legendary Children by Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez, and Bi Notes for a Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 20/08/2026

For trans youth returning to school, inclusion can look like being welcomed by fellow students, receiving support from teachers, & having the freedom to participate in activities like sports. 🏀 Swipe to hear what sports mean to 3 trans athletes. ❤️ Read more athlete stories: lambdalegal.lgbt/sports

Sports equipment with a purple overlay. Text reads, "Sports for all. Transgender athletes on what sports mean to them."

Quote from Mack Beggs, trans MMA professional, that reads, "Doing martial arts has given me the tools to be a better athlete and person everyday. Sports in general has given me the tools to be resilient and unstoppable in any situation life gives me. Sports gave me strength.”

Quote from Veronica Garcia, trans student-athlete, that reads, "I won the Class 2A girls 400-meter dash in 2024 and 2025 here in Washington state. Sports shaped me by giving me discipline, athleticism, and the ability to just make friends–which every kid should have the ability to do.”

Quote from Charlie Ferguson, trans long-distance runner, that reads, “Running became vital for me as I began to process what it meant to be trans. Running helped shape me into a strong, confident, and deeply joyful person. It makes me happy to be alive and happy to be exactly who I am.”

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 19/08/2026

Last week, the Trump admin finalized a rule that seeks to prevent trans youth from using federal Medicaid & CHIP funds for gender-affirming medical care. To the families that are worried right now: you are not alone. We see you and we’ll never stop fighting for you. 🏳️‍⚧️ #Transgender #Medicaid

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 18/08/2026

On this day in 1990, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act was signed into law! ❤️ ✊ Share this post if you support HIV care! 📖 Learn more about our case fighting for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: lambdalegal.lgbt/ryan-white-faq

Photo of former President Bill Clinton signing a document next to a photo of activist Urvashi Vaid holding a protest sign. Text above reads, "On August 18, 1990, Congress enacted the Ryan White CARE Act, establishing the nation’s largest federal program dedicated to HIV/AIDS treatment."

Photo of medications below text that reads, "Ryan White provides more than *600,000 low income & underserved people living with HIV access to consistent treatment, medications, and support services." Text below reads, "An estimated 1.2 million people have been diagnosed with HIV in the U.S."

Photo of pills below text that reads, "A record-breaking 91.4% of patients receiving HIV medical care through the Ryan White Program are virally suppressed, exceeding the national rate of 24%." Text below reads, "viral suppression means the amount of HIV in the blood is very low or undetectable."

Screenshot of an article next to photo of a red stethoscope and clipboard. Text above reads, "For three decades, the Ryan White Program has been a safe haven for people living with HIV. Federal funding for this life-saving program must continue without discriminatory restrictions."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 17/08/2026

At least 27 states have enacted bans targeting gender-affirming medical care for trans people. Two Missouri physicians reflect on the humanity behind the care that politicians are working so hard to restrict. 🩺 Hear more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-p... #TransRights #GenderAffirmingCare

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 15/08/2026

“Trans people are humans making decisions about what is right for them, and the doctors and nurses who are taking care of them take it really seriously. We’re humans taking care of humans.” – Dr. Michael Donovan lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-p... #Healthcare #TransRights

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 13/08/2026

Nicole Carr––a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in HIV/AIDS care, transgender patient care, and women’s health––knows the impact of building meaningful physician-patient relationships. ❤️ Hear more about Carr’s work going beyond the prescription: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-p...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 12/08/2026

Families & allies: as students head back to school, YOU can help make sure trans & nonbinary youth know they belong! 🏳️‍⚧️ You don’t need to have all the answers. Start by listening, following their lead, and helping them feel supported and confident being themselves. #BackToSchool #TransYouth

Photo of a person holding a sign that reads, "Fight like a mother for trans rights." Text above reads, "ATTENTION: Families and allies! As students head back to school, here are 3 ways you can help make sure trans and nonbinary youth know they belong."

Photo of a father and child smiling at each other above a quote from the child talking about how well their father listens. Text above reads, "#1: Affirm the trans and nonbinary youth in your life by listening to what they need and using the name + pronouns they ask you to use."

Photo of a mother and child smiling at the camera above a quote from the mother talking about how her support is unconditional. Text above reads, "#2: Affirm the trans and nonbinary youth in your life by working with their school to ensure their safety and belonging, and support their participation in sports, clubs, and hobbies."

Photo of a mother and child laughing together above a quote from the child talkin about how his mother supported him from day one. Text above reads, "#3: Affirm the trans and nonbinary youth in your life by reminding them that they are loved exactly as they are."

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 11/08/2026

Two dedicated medical providers are going beyond the prescription to talk about what drives their work. 🏳️‍⚧️ Hear their reflections on caring for trans patients, why they do this work, and more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-p... #HealthCare #TransRights

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 11/08/2026

For Mx. Kiki, finding community-based org San Francisco AIDS Foundation helped her move from surviving to living. Access to HIV services is lifesaving. That's why the Trump admin's funding cuts for HIV orgs is so dangerous. 🚨 Tell Congress to protect HIV funding: tinyurl.com/save-hiv-ser...

Glamorous woman with sparkly clothing above text that reads, "HIV Prevention Funding Is Critical: Advocate Mx. Kiki Recounts How Community Orgs’ HIV Services Changed Her Life"

Photo of Mx Kiki looking glamourous wearing a crown with a quote below that reads, "When I moved to San Francisco, I was searching for more than health care — I was searching for a reason to keep going. An acquaintance encouraged me to check out the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and that visit changed everything. They helped me access HIV medication and walked me through getting Medi-Cal. I still remember the staff member who supported me—they gave me hope and a shot at a second chance.”

Photo of Mx Kiki looking stunning in a crown and sash with a quote below that reads, "The support I received from San Francisco AIDS Foundation and San Francisco Community Health Center helped me realize my full potential. I went from surviving to living, and now I’m proud to serve the same community that once held me when I was ready to give up."

Photo of Mx Kiki smiling in the halls of Congress with a quote below that reads, "As a trans immigrant woman, I know firsthand how isolating it can be to navigate systems that weren’t built for us. For so many in our LGBTQ+ family, especially our trans, immigrant, and BIPOC siblings, these spaces are the first time we are seen, respected, and celebrated for who we are.”

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/07/2026

Today and every day, trans youth need to know that their community is with them, and that they are seen, loved, and celebrated for who they are. We won’t stop fighting for trans youth, and we know our community won’t either. 💜🏳️‍⚧️ Share this post and add your own message of support in the comments.

Message of support from LGBTQ+ allies to trans youth.

Messages of support from LGBTQ+ allies to trans youth.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/07/2026

🚨 URGENT ACTION: Protect LGBTQ+ Immigrant Youth from Deportation! The Trump admin is about to deny legal counsel to thousands of unaccompanied children, including LGBTQ+ youth fleeing persecution. Take 2 mins to urge Congress to defend this critical program. 📲 ACT NOW: tinyurl.com/49u2twbu

Action alert: PROTECT LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANT YOUTH FROM DEPORTATION

Tell Congress to defend the Unaccompanied Children Program!

Action alert: PROTECT LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANT YOUTH FROM DEPORTATION

By not renewing the Unaccompanied Children Program, the Trump admin is about to deny legal counsel to tens of thousands
of youth who entered the U.S. without a
parent or legal guardian.

Many of these youth are LGBTQ+ and survivors of violence, trafficking, or abuse. If the 20-year-old legal representation program ends on July 31, thousands of children will be forced to go to court alone and face deportation to the very countries they fled.

Action alert: PROTECT LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANT YOUTH FROM DEPORTATION

Take 2 minutes to urge your members of Congress to call on the admin to protect the Unaccompanied Children Program.

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 29/07/2026

As Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights intensify across the country, Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings argues it’s time for a bold new vision to protect equality for future generations.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 16/07/2026

There is no singular way to be nonbinary–every journey is different. 🖤💜🤍💛 Let’s support our nonbinary siblings this week and beyond! Not sure where to start learning? Check out great resources compiled by @pflag.org: tinyurl.com/bddsvvyu #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek #Nonbinary #LGBTQ

Nonbinary flag with text on top that reads, "Every nonbinary journey is different. And all are valid."

Screenshot of PFLAG webpage with resources about nonbinary identities.

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Kevin Jennings @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Looking forward to Lambda Legal in the Pines, Fire Island's longest-running LGBTQ+ fundraiser, on July 25! What started as a poolside conversation in the early '70s has grown into 5+ decades of landmark legal fights – and there's still time to to join us. give.lambdalegal.org/event/2026-l...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 10/07/2026

Becky Pepper-Jackson’s story case was never just about one student or state. It was about whether young people should have access to the same opportunities, friendships & life lessons that sports provide millions of other kids. Because sports are about more than competition—they’re about belonging.

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Sports Help Shape Young Lives. Trans Kids Deserve That Chance.

By Lambda Legal Senior Content Manager Lake Geslani When Becky Pepper-Jackson laced up her running shoes, she wasn’t thinking about court cases or political debates. Like countless young athletes acro...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 08/07/2026

If you’re a practitioner who might handle a jury trial where a party or witness is trans, nonbinary or gender diverse, this resource can help by providing information and sample jury questions. These are meant to help practitioners uncover bias in prospective jurors. lambdalegal.org/publication/...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 08/07/2026

💼 NEW FILING: Today, we filed a lawsuit against Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton and members of the Board of Regents over a system built to police what professors can teach, arguing that it violates the First Amendment and discriminates against Black faculty and students.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 07/07/2026

GOOD NEWS: Yesterday, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction and further blocked the Trump administration's attempt to learn identities and seize medical information of trans youth who accessed gender-affirming medical care in New York City. Learn more: lambdalegal.org/case/coe-v-b...

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Coe, et. al. v. Blanche, et. al.

Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the U.S. Attorney General’s and U.S. Department...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 06/07/2026

"The fight for equality is a long game, and we are in it to win it. There’s no other choice to be made." More from @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social Kevin Jennings about the fight for trans rights — and how Lambda Legal is in it for the long haul: www.advocate.com/opinion/kevi...

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The right made trans people the target. We refuse to leave them undefended

Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings argues LGBTQ+ advocates didn't "tee up" the Supreme Court's latest trans rights case—they were forced to defend a community under relentless legislative attack.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 06/07/2026

It’s always a pleasure for Lambda Legal to be a part of the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the U.S., Lavender Law. Several members of our team will be featured for sessions, sharing their expertise and experiences in the field. Here’s where to find us in Chicago: lambdalegal.org/blogs/us_202...

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Find the Lambda Legal Team at Lavender Law 2026 in Chicago

It is always a pleasure for Lambda Legal to be a part of the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country, Lavender Law — this year in Chicago, IL. Since 1988, Lavender Law brings together LGBTQ+ and allied legal professionals for reflecting, networking, and planning for the future of our movement advocating for LGBTQ+ people...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 04/07/2026

Freedom means nothing if it isn't for everyone. This Independence Day, Laila’s sharing her story: her family, her culture, and why she refuses to stop rising for the next generation of trans people who deserve to serve in the military without hiding. lambdalegal.org/blogs/us_202...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 03/07/2026

"Standing up to bigotry in the first place was winning." This powerful letter from James Dale, Lambda Legal board member + former client, to Becky Pepper-Jackson is a must-read. Dale's words remind us that progress is not linear but the fight always continues. medium.com/prismnpen/to...

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 02/07/2026

"I think we will see our opponents trying to use this decision to say that inclusive policies violate Title IX. I don't think we've quite seen it happen yet...but I think it is important to say that the court didn't give it to them in this decision." www.axios.com/2026/07/01/t...

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Supreme Court ruling sets up next trans sports fight

The ruling gives conservatives a win while leaving the next clash to states.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 02/07/2026

"'This isn’t a national mandate to ban trans athletes everywhere,' said Sasha Buchert, senior attorney and director of the nonbinary and transgender rights project at Lambda Legal. Instead, Buchert said, it sets up a brutal state-by-state, school-by-school fight. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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What to know about the US supreme court’s ruling on trans athletes

Decision upholding bans on trans girls in women’s sports in two states is narrow, but could be broadly weaponized for anti-LGBTQ+ efforts

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/06/2026

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. B.P.J., it is crucial for us to remember that our power doesn’t come from any courtroom—it comes from our community. Together, let's keep demanding a future where trans youth get to thrive. 💙🏳️‍⚧️

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In the wake of West Virginia State Board of Education v. B.P.J., keep showing up for trans youth

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/06/2026

“I won’t pretend this outcome doesn’t hurt. But in my book, Becky had already won the moment she stepped onto the field, long before the courtroom was ever part of the story. She simply showed up to play." Read more from Heather Jackson, mom of Becky Pepper-Jackson, on today’s ruling in WV v. BPJ.

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Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes can't change my daughter | Opinion

My trans daughter, Becky Pepper-Jackson, wanted to play the sport she loves. That simple wish took her all the way to the Supreme Court.

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/06/2026

No ruling will ever change what we know to be true: trans youth deserve to play, to learn + to exist freely. Trans youth need to know their community is with them, no matter what the Supreme Court says. Share this post + leave a note of support so every trans young person knows they are not alone.💜

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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 30/06/2026

This morning, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in our case, West Virginia v. BPJ. The Court upheld West Virginia’s categorical ban on transgender women and girls participating on women’s and girls’ sports teams, holding that such laws do not violate either Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.

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