We've played a critical role in advancing the LGBTQ+ students' rights for 50+ years. 🎒 In 1999, we & @peoplefor.bsky.social filed Colín v. Orange Unified School District. This landmark case marked the 1st time a school was ordered to allow a GSA to meet on campus. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s37vwzy

40 years ago, the idea that someone with HIV would live decades was unimaginable; now people with HIV are living well into their golden years. We believe LGBTQ+ elders living with HIV deserve to age with dignity. Honor National HIV & Aging Awareness Day by sharing this post. ❤️

This Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the vibrant intersection of Latinidad and queerness, and the many ways it has shaped our world. 🏳️‍🌈 From trailblazing activists to everyday heroes, LGBTQ+ Latinx folks are an integral part of the rich history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. ✨

"The court recognized that forcing inaccurate identity documents on transgender Americans causes immediate and irreparable harm," said Lambda Legal Counsel Carl Charles. "Our clients can now travel with dignity and safety while we continue fighting to overturn this discriminatory policy entirely."

CASTING CALL! 📸 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We're looking for members of our community to appear in a campaign for Lambda Legal, bringing awareness to our current legal fights. If you'll be in NYC on Sept 16 or Sept 17, please register below and our production partners will be in touch! ⬇️ forms.gle/fahzAZkqfQYr...

Yesterday, an indictment in the Middle District of Alabama of Lambda Legal Counsel Carl Charles was made public. Read our statement ➡️ tinyurl.com/yvz854my “This unjustified federal indictment is an outrageous act of governmental overreach. We stand behind Carl and all of our attorneys."

Today, a U.S. District Court ordered the U.S. Dept of State to process passport applications, with accurate sex markers, for 6 trans U.S. citizens. 👏 "This is a crucial victory for our clients and trans people nationwide." – Carl Charles, Lambda Legal Counsel

This World Sexual Health Day, it’s important to recognize that sexual justice means affirming and defending the rights, dignity, needs, and identities of all LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Share this post to promote sexual justice and the fight for LGBTQ+ and HIV rights! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This Suicide Prevention Month, we want every LGBTQ+ person to know that no politician or ban can erase your identity. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. ❤️ @trevorproject.bsky.social — 866-488-7386 @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social — 800-246-7743 @translifeline.org — 877-565-8860

For many LGBTQ+ students, reading a book with queer characters is the first time they truly see themselves and their families. These stories have power, helping young people feel less alone. 🏳️‍🌈 Here are 12 banned books you can read in support of LGBTQ+ stories. 📚 #BackToSchool #BookBans

Becky, the 15-year-old student in our SCOTUS case with @aclu.org fighting a trans youth sports ban, received this fortune cookie message: "Your involvement in sports will inspire others to reach for their dreams." Becky absolutely inspires us! ✊🏳️‍⚧️ Read more about Becky's case: tinyurl.com/bddrfjtv

This does not affect the restoration of research grants ordered in GLMA v. NIH. That preliminary injunction is based on violations of the ACA and the Fifth Amendment. lambdalegal.org/wp-content/u...

Read more about our landmark case Monroe v. Foley: ⬇️ “Missouri is 1 of 3 states that singles out people with HIV when it comes to solitary confinement, according to a review of 49 states’ policies. “The department’s HIV policy will now be changed under the terms of an Aug. 20 settlement.”

✊ LAMBDA LEGAL WIN: Today, we reached a settlement in a landmark solitary confinement and HIV discrimination case against the Missouri Department of Corrections. "[My sister's] courage in speaking out has created lasting changes.” – Latasha Monroe Learn more about the case: tinyurl.com/3ej9n7be

Lambda Legal condemns the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s announcement that it will exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for adults from the Federal Employee Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits programs beginning in 2026. Our statement: lambdalegal.org/newsroom/us_...

“All we want to do is live. And health care is a part of that.” – Karleigh, @translifeline.org 🏳️‍⚧️ No matter what SCOTUS says, trans youth deserve the ability to make decisions about their own medical care with the support of affirming doctors and their families — free from government interference.

Today, we urged a district court to temporarily block enforcement of an Idaho law that bans trans people from using communal restrooms matching their gender identity at Boise State University & the University of Idaho. Learn more about our case Jones v. Critchfield: lambdalegal.org/case/jones-v...

It's back-to-school time, and Lambda Legal continues to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ students. 🎒📚 Whether it’s the fundamental right to speak out or the ongoing fight to show up fully and be accepted in school, here are four cases that define our work. Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/2s37vwzy

Protesting has always been a part of our power. ✊ That’s why we partnered with leading legal orgs like @transequality.bsky.social & @nclrights.bsky.social to create a guide to make sure everyone has the resources they need to protest safely & powerfully. ➡️ Get the guide: tinyurl.com/yze7z6vb

We condemn the Trump admin’s latest attacks on civil & human rights, thinly disguised as public safety measures. To our trans siblings, Black & Brown communities, unhoused people & others placed at risk by these lawless Executive Orders: we stand with you. Read more: tinyurl.com/muk2nusv

👏WIN: Yesterday in our case against Premera Blue Cross over their policy to deny coverage for gender-affirming chest surgery for trans patients under 18, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington affirmed its April ruling that the policy unlawfully discriminated based on sex. 🧵

"I think that people should be concerned but not panicked. [Kim Davis] has lost repeatedly in front of very conservative judges at the district and circuit court levels." – Kevin Jennings, Lambda Legal CEO via @abc15.com Watch now ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2DM...

We didn’t fight for over 20 years to win marriage equality to let it be taken away from us now. To all same-sex couples out there, I want you to know this: @lambdalegal.org has your back.

“Let me be clear: lower courts have found Ms. Davis’ claims to be specious, and we believe SCOTUS will reject her petition. We didn’t fight for over 20 years to win marriage equality to let it be taken away from us now.” – @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social Read the full response: tinyurl.com/yhh69vjc

The U.S. Air Force has announced it will deny early retirement options to all transgender service members with 15-18 years of service, instead of separating them from the military without retirement benefits.

This summer, trans people are traveling across the country in a political climate that can be anxiety-inducing. Many are asking: ❓What steps can I take to protect myself? ❓ How do I minimize safety risks? We provide answers in our new guide “Staying Safe and Prepared” ➡️ tinyurl.com/4dy5xczu

We mourn the passing of Michael Seltzer, a transformative leader in our movement. Michael’s passion and dedication touched countless lives, and his loss leaves a profound void in our community. His legacy of love, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice will continue to inspire us.

With book bans on the rise, LGBTQ+ stories are being pulled from shelves in an attempt to silence our voices. We know books have power—especially the ones they try to take away. Drop your fav banned books by LGBTQ+ authors in the comments & let’s celebrate the stories that deserve to be told! 📖 🏳️‍🌈

🔬 LAMBDA LEGAL WIN: Today, a preliminary injunction was granted in our lawsuit against the NIH’s termination of 100s of grants that funded critical LGBTQI+ health research. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3u6xcmkh

Proud to share that Whit Washington, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney, has received the National LGBTQ+ Bar’s 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 award! 👏 Congrats to all 2025 recipients! 🎉 #LavenderLaw @lgbtqbar.bsky.social @whitwashingtonesq.bsky.social Learn more: tinyurl.com/2djx9rk9

🗣️ Trans kids are not the root of any issues. Trans kids are not threats to fairness. Trans kids are not political pawns.

This year, our Help Desk has received 4,300+ requests for assistance—surpassing the total inquiries received in all of 2024. In a new blog, Help Desk attorney John Miller dives into what it’s like to connect thousands of people with life-changing legal resources ➡️ tinyurl.com/5f7snkza

This Disability Pride Month, let's recommit ourselves to being better allies by recognizing that the disabled community is not a monolith, listening to the experiences and needs of disabled people, and advocating for their rights. Every action counts! ♿️

This week, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee banned trans women athletes' participation in the women’s divisions of all events. Sports bans have real-life impact. Everyone has the right to participate in sports & we will continue fighting for that right. 🏳️‍⚧️ Read more: tinyurl.com/553hdy4u

LGBTQ+ lives are on the line. Whether we’re blocking book bans or defending trans youth, Lambda Legal is on the frontlines & we need your support. Launch a fundraiser today & multiply your impact! This isn’t charity: it’s solidarity. ✊🏳️‍🌈 lambdalegal.org/fundraise/

“Adding to the strain on the queer community, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” cuts funding for low-income Americans who receive Medicaid. LGBTQ+ Americans are twice as likely to rely on Medicaid than other Americans, said Ali Curd, a staff policy attorney at Lambda Legal." @latimes.com

ICYMI: @insidephilanthropy.com recently shined a huge spotlight on the success of our Unstoppable Future campaign! 🎉 📍 Please note: article behind paywall

There is no singular way to be nonbinary, & every nonbinary journey is different. 🖤💜🤍💛 Being nonbinary refers to identities that don't exclusively fit within the binary constructs of man or woman—& there are many ways nonbinary people can express themselves.

In a recent win in our case fighting the Trump admin’s EOs threatening to defund health services for LGBTQ+ people, we ensured our 9 plaintiffs could continue operating. Today, we confirmed that more than $6.2 million in grant funding has been restored! 💪 Learn more: tinyurl.com/yraf9e25

Fire Island’s longest-running LGBTQ+ fundraiser returns 7/26! 🌈 And we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with MISTR. Today, with a multitude of active court cases fighting LGBTQ+ & HIV discrimination, we need your support more than ever. Let’s fight stigma together: tinyurl.com/ayndjtnw

In celebration of #InternationalNonbinaryPeoplesDay, we're proud to honor the incredible diversity within the gender spectrum! ✨ Respecting & recognizing the nonbinary community is vital. If you are nonbinary, remember: your identity is valid, & you deserve to express yourself authentically! 💪🏳️‍🌈

This summer, we’re sending a message loud & clear to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: STOP attacking trans people! From cutting funding to suppressing science, RFK Jr. & the Dept. of Health & Human Services are putting lives at risk. Join hundreds who’ve already demanded HHS back off ✍️ tinyurl.com/3dwm99tn

⭐️ Introducing, Holding Justice Accountable: a first-of-its-kind resource, including maps, that provides detailed info on protections for LGBTQ+ people within the legal system. Learn more: bit.ly/4lfwFiy Share if you believe that everyone deserves bias-free experiences with attorneys & judges!

UPDATED RESOURCE: Identity Document Guidance for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, and Intersex People 📃 Check it out: lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checkli... Looking for a practical travel and ID checklist? Check out our companion resource "Staying Safe and Prepared”: tinyurl.com/4dy5xczu

Trans & nonbinary youth deserve to be seen, celebrated, & loved. They deserve the ability to make decisions about their own medical care with the support of affirming doctors and their families. And they deserve the freedom, power, & space to shape their own futures. 🏳️‍⚧️

New op-ed by Kevin Jennings (@lambdalegalceo.bsky.social) that uses an important history lesson to push back against recent criticism for bringing our Skrmetti case to SCOTUS. “You choose cases based on whether they’re right — not whether they are popular." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

UPDATED RESOURCE: Practical Guidance for Same-Sex Couples & Parents 📖 As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, Lambda Legal has put together an info guide to support you with safeguarding your family relationships. ➡️ tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f

This #FourthOfJuly, we're going beyond the uniform to shine a light on what honor means to the trans service members at the heart of our case Shilling v. Trump. Trans people have served our country with honor—and we won’t give up serving them. 🇺🇸🏳️‍⚧️ Read more: lambdalegal.org/beyond-the-u...

NEWS: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” and it heads to President Trump’s desk for signature.

Thank you to everyone who joined us during #PrideMonth! 🎉 Together, as a community, we are united in our resistance, fearless in our determination, and unstoppable in our pride. 🏳️‍🌈 Join our movement beyond Pride–get involved today: lambdalegal.org/volunteers/