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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September 3, 2026
Lambda Legal Statement on the Passing of Gloria Steinem
Following the death of pioneering feminist, journalist, and activist Gloria Steinem at age 92, Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings issued the following statement: “Yesterday we lost a giant. For more than half a century, Gloria Steinem insisted that none of us is free until all of us are free, and she understood long before her peers...
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Lambda Legal Judicial Report: Progress Made Under Biden Now at Risk Under Trump 2.0
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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
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