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.
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May 15, 2025
Lambda Legal Asks Court to Block Trump Administration’s Discriminatory Passport Policy
Today, Lambda Legal asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to block enforcement of the Trump administration’s discriminatory policy denying accurate passports to seven transgender U.S. citizens. Lambda Legal asked the court to stop the U.S. Department of State from applying the passport policy to the seven Plaintiffs in Lambda Legal’s lawsuit,...
May 14, 2025
Lambda Legal Judicial Report: Progress Made Under Biden Now at Risk Under Trump 2.0
October 22, 2024
The Harmful Legacy of Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Federal Judges: Lambda Legal Analysis Reveals Enduring Impact
September 18, 2024