Fair and impartial courts are a cornerstone of our democracy, but justice is in jeopardy across the country.
Lambda Legal is fighting to restore the integrity of the U.S. court system—and push back against attacks that erode judicial independence and accountability. We’re also working to eliminate bias and discrimination throughout the court system and democratic process, as well as to expand access to justice so that everyone who needs it can get their day in court.
Fast Facts
40%
0
31
Your rights
The Fair Courts and Democracy Project provides tools and information to counter damaging attacks on the courts that threaten the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Have a specific question that’s not answered below? Visit our virtual Help Desk.
October 22, 2024
The Alarming Impact of Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Federal Judges
Read More
May 21, 2024
More LGBTQ+ Judges Needed on the Federal Bench, Report Reveals
Read More
April 12, 2023
While Historic, in Year Two, the Biden Administration Still Fell Short on LGBTQ+ Representation in Federal Judicial Nominations
Read More
Latest news
March 27, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Transgender Military Service Ban
A federal district court today issued a nationwide preliminary injunction immediately blocking enforcement of the Trump administration’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or continuing to serve in the United States Armed Forces. This is the third federal judge to block the military ban in the last week, following a preliminary injunction issued by...
October 22, 2024
The Harmful Legacy of Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Federal Judges: Lambda Legal Analysis Reveals Enduring Impact
September 18, 2024
Lambda Legal Applauds Historic Senate Confirmation: 12th LGBTQ+ Judge Confirmed Under Biden Administration
July 29, 2024