Young people everywhere deserve to be who they are without fear of bullying or discrimination.
But whether they’re in school hallways or in out-of-home care settings, LGBTQ+ young people are uniquely vulnerable—and often neglected and unprotected by the institutions responsible for their care.
Through our Youth in Out-Of-Home Care Project and broader advocacy efforts, Lambda Legal works to ensure that all LGBTQ+ young people are safe and free from discrimination.
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January 8, 2024
Lambda Legal Sues to Block Louisiana’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Transgender Youth
Lambda Legal, Center for Health Law & Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School, and a Louisiana law firm represent five Louisiana families. Today, five transgender Louisiana youth and their families sued a Louisiana state agency to stop the harm caused by the recently enacted “Health Care Ban” (HB 648), now Act 466, which prohibits the...
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Fourth Circuit Rejects West Virginia Law Barring Transgender Girls from Student Athletics
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Lambda Legal: NAIA Proposed Transgender Sports Ban a Disappointing and Harmful Reversal
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