A federal judge in San Diego ruled that parents have a constitutional right to be informed if their child is transgender and that schools cannot hide this information from parents, banning school employees from misleading or withholding gender-related information from parents without student consent. The decision, which is being appealed, emphasizes parental involvement and the rights of teachers to inform parents, while critics argue it could harm transgender students' safety and well-being.
A coalition of 19 states and D.C. sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that labels gender-affirming treatments for youth as unsafe, alleging it is unlawful and seeks to restrict access to necessary healthcare for transgender minors, amid ongoing legal and political battles over transgender rights and healthcare policies.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 18 states and D.C., filed a lawsuit against the U.S. HHS over a declaration that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for youth, arguing it unlawfully oversteps legal authority, threatens healthcare providers, and endangers transgender youth's access to necessary medical treatment.
The Trump administration proposed cutting federal health payments to hospitals that provide transition-related care to youths, sparking legal and political opposition, with critics arguing it threatens access to essential medical services for transgender minors, while supporters claim it addresses concerns about the safety of such treatments.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a tip line to report suspected violations of Senate Bill 8, a law restricting restroom access based on sex assigned at birth, amid concerns over privacy, enforcement vagueness, and potential harassment. Critics argue the law fosters discrimination and privacy violations, while supporters claim it protects women and promotes safety.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to require all new passports to list an individual's biological sex at birth, reversing a lower court's order and indicating a likely upholding of this policy in the future, amidst ongoing legal and political debates over transgender rights.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, allowed the Trump administration to implement a policy requiring passports to display biological sex at birth instead of gender identity, overriding lower court rulings and facing criticism from dissenting justices and LGBTQ advocates who argue it harms transgender individuals and infringes on their rights.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing passport sex markers that match their gender identity, a decision that was opposed by the court's liberal justices due to concerns over increased vulnerability and discrimination for transgender people.
A new study reveals that working-class voters view Democrats as 'woke' and weak, especially on issues like transgender rights and immigration, and are influenced by social media and audio content. The report suggests Democrats should focus on respecting wealth builders and avoid divisive language, while also addressing misconceptions about their stance on social issues to sway independent voters.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting that transgender athletes have the right to compete in sports without discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, affirming the inclusion of trans individuals in public sports and clarifying legal precedents related to discrimination protections.
Maine Governor Janet Mills, known for her direct confrontation with President Trump over transgender athlete policies, has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, aiming to oppose Trump's influence and advocate for Democratic causes amid a challenging electoral landscape.
Keira Knightley was unaware of the boycott against the Harry Potter franchise due to JK Rowling's gender-critical views and expressed regret for her involvement, emphasizing the importance of respect amid differing opinions. Other actors involved in the upcoming Harry Potter projects have also faced mixed reactions from LGBTQ+ fans regarding their participation.
The Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act with significant anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, including bans on transgender participation in military sports, restrictions on gender-affirming surgeries, and weakened diversity protections, amidst ongoing government shutdown negotiations and broader legislative battles over LGBTQ+ rights.
The Supreme Court's new term features cases that could significantly impact LGBTQ+ rights, including challenges to conversion therapy bans, transgender healthcare, passport policies, and anti-trans sports laws, with potential consequences for legal protections and discrimination against trans Americans.
The Supreme Court's new term begins amid heightened political and cultural tensions, with high-stakes cases involving President Trump, transgender rights, and voting rights, alongside ongoing emergency cases related to his administration, reflecting deep national divisions and potential for a highly polarized session.
