Press Releases
Aug 30, 2022
Virginia Judge Rejects Obscenity Proceedings Against Gender Queer and A Court of Mist and Fury
The case was brought by the ACLU and the ACLU of Virginia on behalf of local booksellers, libraries, and professional associations
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Virginia Obscenity Proceedings Against Two Books
Aug 25, 2022
Federal Court Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
CONTACT:Gillian Branstetter, ACLU, gbranstetter@aclu.orgBeth Melena, ACLU of Arkansas, beth.melena@gpsimpact.com
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Li...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Brandt et al v. Rutledge et al
Jun 23, 2022
ACLU Statement on Proposed New Title IX Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2022
CONTACT:Gillian Branstetter, gbranstetter@aclu.org
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking g...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Women's Rights
Apr 11, 2022
Families Sue Alabama Over Felony Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Adolescents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Two Alabama families filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a recently passed law that criminalizes medical professionals who provide care to trans...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Walker et al v Marshall et al
Mar 11, 2022
Texas Court Blocks State from Investigating Families of Transgender Youth
AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County District Court issued an injunction today blocking the State of Texas from implementing a new directive that targeted trans youth. The directive...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Doe v. Abbott
Mar 01, 2022
ACLU, Lambda Legal Sue to Block Texas From Investigating Parents Who Support Their Transgender Kids
AUSTIN, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Lambda Legal today asked a Texas state court to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Service...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Doe v. Abbott
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