Changing laws and changing lives
Lambda Legal works at every level of government to stand up for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV.
Our team of experts use their deep knowledge of the law and government to protect and advance our community’s rights through federal, state, and local policymaking. As laws and other legal measures are proposed that would affect the lives of our community—whether that’s at work, in school, or in healthcare, for example—Lambda Legal’s policy experts carefully monitor what’s happening on the ground and take action when necessary. We advocate for new policies that enshrine greater protections for our communities, such as the Equality Act, and we fight for reforms to existing laws in order to protect more people. Lambda Legal’s policy team also advocates for changes to the law that strengthen our institutions of democracy and build governments that better reflect the people they serve, such as voter protections and judicial reform.
Policy Documents
See how we are making the case for equality through our regulatory comments, letters to policymakers, and more. Find our full library of policy documents here.
June 8, 2022
Policy Regarding HIV+ Personnel in the Armed Forced
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August 6, 2018
HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION Operating Procedure
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July 19, 2018
Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction
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July 19, 2018
Exhibit A: Memorandum on DoD Retention Policy For Non-Deployable Service Members
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Publications & Resources
We stay close to the issues that matter most for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV. Check out Lambda Legal’s reports, frequently asked questions, and other resources about your rights.
April 12, 2023
While Historic, in Year Two, the Biden Administration Still Fell Short on LGBTQ+ Representation in Federal Judicial Nominations
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August 9, 2022
Court Reform: What LGBTQ+ People and Everyone Living with HIV Should Know About Restoring Balance to the Supreme Court
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June 29, 2022
FAQ: Abortion Rights Today
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Latest blog pieces
February 22, 2024
The 2024 State Legislative Session So Far: Trans Rights Are at Stake
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December 21, 2023
Why the Supreme Court’s Lack of Enforceable Ethics Rules Matters to LGBTQ+ People and People Living with HIV
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December 15, 2023
How Criminalization, Stigma, and Discrimination Continue to Harm Sex Workers
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Read more blog pieces on our policy work here.