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For Luc, the fight to correct his birth certificate wasn’t just about a piece of paper. It was a deeply personal journey to affirm his identity and ensure he could live authentically without the constant fear of being outed, misunderstood, or face discrimination. And now, he's speaking OUT to push for a world where all trans identities are acknowledged and valued. 🏳️⚧️💪 Everyone deserves accurate documents and Lambda Legal has put together a checklist of steps to help transgender, gender-nonconforming, and nonbinary people navigate updating their documents. View the checklist now: https://lnkd.in/e8aNUpqt #LGBTQ #SpeakOUT #Trans #TransRights #LambdaLegal

BREAKING: Advocates are continuing to fight against Florida’s harmful Medicaid ban on health care by defending the trial court victory that invalidated the ban. After a comprehensive seven-day trial last year, the district court struck down Florida’s anti-transgender Medicaid ban as discriminatory and unlawful under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid Act, and Fourteenth Amendment. Now, the case is with the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. “Transgender Floridians on Medicaid deserve access to the health care they need and to be free from discrimination just like any other person. The district court issued a thorough and comprehensive decision based on the facts and the evidence, and it concluded that Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming medical care lacks any reasonable factual basis and constitutes unlawful discrimination. We see no reason for the Court of Appeals to reverse that decision.” – Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, Senior Counsel and Health Care Strategist at Lambda Legal Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXCDYhhg Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. National Health Law Program Florida Health Justice Project Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP #LambdaLegal #Trans Rights #Healthcare #Medicaid #GenderAffirmingCare #Florida

Join us Dec. 4 to defend trans rights at the Freedom to Be Ourselves rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. 🏳️⚧️ https://lnkd.in/eBMCHBfR Across the country, politicians have targeted transgender people's freedom to determine what's right for our own families, bodies, and lives; and now the fight is in front of the highest court in the country in U.S. v. Skrmetti. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Supreme Court will hear Lambda Legal and the ACLU’s case on behalf of families and medical providers challenging a Tennessee ban on best practice medical care for transgender youth. This case is likely to have implications for the lives of trans people nationwide. RSVP now and join us to urge the Supreme Court to defend the freedom of transgender people to be ourselves without fear! https://lnkd.in/eBMCHBfR #LambdaLegal #TransRights #TransYouth #ACLU #Tennessee #SupremeCourt #SCOTUS

We need judges who uphold justice for ALL people. Lambda Legal's new report shows how the Trump judicial appointees opposed by Lambda Legal have attacked protections and upheld discriminatory laws aimed at LGBTQ+ people. The fight for equality isn't over— take action to advocate for a fair and impartial judiciary. ⚖️ Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eAJJ6hVS Take action: https://lnkd.in/ed6dkAeM #CourtsMatter #FillEverySeat #ConfirmJudgesNow #Justice #Equality

Trans and nonbinary people deserve love, acceptance, and futures. In this heartfelt video, hear four hopeful and inspiring messages to the trans community from Lambda Legal staff and plaintiffs. It’s important now more than ever to listen to trans and nonbinary people as they boldly #SpeakOUT for the rights, protections, and opportunities every person deserves. Check out our Speak OUT campaign and listen to their stories in their own words: https://lnkd.in/gXcnSjD4 #LambdaLegal #TransAwarenessWeek #TransAwarenessWeek2024

It has been two years since a mass shooting claimed the lives of five people at Club Q, the LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We continue to send our love to the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs, whose lives were forever changed by this horrific act of hate. Sadly, our country's toxic mix of bigotry and easy access to firearms means that these events are all too common and our communities pay the price again and again for our political leadership’s failure to act. We must continue to stand together to demand meaningful action to stop these senseless tragedies once and for all. Photo by Isaiah J. Downing/Reuters #ClubQ #HonorThemWithAction

“As transgender attorneys, we see you. And we’re here with you. We won’t minimize it; this will be a difficult four years. But Lambda Legal is made for this. And we’re ready to do the work. We know there are immediate battles to fight, and we are going to come out swinging. But it’s hard to fight without hope.” – Sasha Buchert and Ethan Rice, Lambda Legal attorneys Head to our blog to read 10 things that are giving transgender attorneys hope right now: https://lnkd.in/eqeyMsqe

“I cannot emphasize this enough: There is nothing more important than affirming and supporting your transgender, nonbinary, or gender expansive child!” – Jose and Lizette Trujillo Every trans and nonbinary kid deserves a family that sees, loves, and supports them for who they are. 🏳️⚧️ This #TransAwarenessWeek, read about three Lambda Legal plaintiff families whose love for their kids is unshakeable. https://lnkd.in/eGG972ik

While the broader political landscape may feel challenging, last week's Election Day brought historic wins for LGBTQ+ representation across the nation. Swipe through to celebrate a few of the trailblazing leaders and wins. 🏳️🌈 #Election2024 #LGBTQ #LGBTQRights #Election

Lambda Legal mourns the loss of Cornelius Baker, a pioneering voice for HIV/AIDS advocacy and LGBTQ+ rights. “Cornelius’s leadership cannot be overstated. For decades, he was one of the country’s leading HIV/AIDS warriors, advocating locally, nationally, and internationally. No matter where he went, he took pride in supporting the HIV/AIDS community, beginning in the ‘80s and continuing until his passing.” “Our communities have lost a pillar in Cornelius, and while we mourn his passing, we will forever be grateful for his decades of service to the community.” – Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings We extend our deepest condolences to his long-time partner Gregory Nevins, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel, and all their loved ones.