"Despite setbacks and opposition, we continue to honor those we lost at Pulse by following in the footsteps of our LGBTQ+ ancestors who taught us through their love, resilience and stubborn refusal to hide that we belong in this world, and we must fight for it," writes Lambda Legal's Carl Charles.

Stories from Stonewall 🏳️‍🌈 This week, our series continues with Eunic and Eve Ortiz, a couple who got married and exchanged their vows at the Stonewall National Monument. Learn more about Stories from Stonewall: lambdalegal.org/stories-from...

Parental support is lifesaving — and for LGBTQ+ youth, it's never something to take for granted. 💜 This #FathersDay, we're honoring parents who prove that love is more powerful than politics. Watch Arick and Emma’s full story: youtu.be/ouLvSA1528w Support LGBTQ+ families: lambdalegal.org/allrise/

When Sophie came out as trans, Josh approached the experience the same way he has approached parenthood from the beginning: by listening. At the heart of it all, he wants her to know one thing above all else: They belong.

While we wait for a decision in West Virginia v. BPJ, let our client Becky's words remind us to keep fighting—no matter what the Court may say: "You don't quit. You show up, even when the outcome isn't guaranteed...Because when trans girls are allowed to compete on girls' sports teams, we ALL win."

Reminder: TRANS KIDS BELONG IN SPORTS. ⚽🏳️‍⚧️ That’s why we’re celebrating stories from those shaped by the power of sports: whatsportsteach.com We won’t stop fighting until every kid feels seen, celebrated, and loved for exactly who they are. Share this post to show your love for trans youth. 🩷🩵

"The Ryan White Program is a success precisely because of the way it has been structured," said Lambda Legal's Jose Abrigo. "These restrictions interfere with that framework and place transgender patients at risk of losing access to care." www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

"Idaho's law represents a truly dangerous escalation of the war on trans people and is the most extreme we have ever seen on the subject of bathrooms," said @lambdalegalceo.bsky.social. "So it is an enormous relief to have a judge who saw the light and who agreed with us and issued today's ruling."

BREAKING: A federal judge temporarily blocked a bathroom ban in Idaho that threatened transgender people with up to 5 years in prison for using a bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. This is a win for trans rights.

GOOD NEWS: A federal judge today granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Idaho’s new state law threatening transgender people with up to five years in prison for using public restrooms consistent with their gender identity.

Stories from Stonewall 🏳️‍🌈 Catherine Marino-Thomas, a board member of the Gilbert Baker Foundation, was intimidated the first time she walked through the door of Stonewall. “The history hit me,” Marino-Thomas said. “I realized I was now standing in the place where folks fought for their equality.”

We are so grateful to Ariana Grande & the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation for helping us continue the fight for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Every day our attorneys are in court fighting to protect our community’s rights and freedoms. Brighter days ahead when we all rise. 💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL. We continue to hold those 49 queer and trans lives lost in our hearts and continue to fight in their names. ❤️ #PulseRemembranceDay

Stories from Stonewall 🏳️‍🌈 Longtime transgender activist Melissa Sklarz has been a staple in the New York LGBTQ+ community. “[Stonewall] is important as a beacon, as a homecoming, as a centerpiece to our LGBT community here in New York.” – Melissa Sklarz, Equality New York member

NEW CASE: Lambda Legal is suing the Trump administration to defend against threats to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program! ✊ This week, the federal government released new guidelines that impose severe restrictions on the nation’s largest federal program dedicated exclusively to HIV treatment and care.

NEW PODCAST EP: “Lesbian Bars, Broken Cookies, and Stonewall: The Jo Marshall Story” 🌈 In episode 6 of “Making The Case,” we hear from Jo Marshall, LGBTQ+ elder and activist and eyewitness to the Stonewall uprising. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AUK...

Our Liberty Awards National Dinner last week was an unforgettable event filled with inspiration and unity! 🌟 Our client Becky Pepper-Jackson offered inspiring words, Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings moved everyone to action, and we recognized incredible advocates Annette Bening and Kara Swisher.

“This is deeply personal, private information that belongs to these patients and these parents,” said Karen Loewy, Lambda Legal senior counsel. “That’s why we’re asking for the protection of this court to ensure that their constitutional rights are being safeguarded.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/u...

"When LGBTQ history is under attack, the government is not the main holder of that information," said Nephetari Smith, Tyron Garner Legal Fellow at Lambda Legal. "There are so many of us who can come together and make sure that history is not lost."

When the Trump administration removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument without notice or explanation, Lambda Legal secured a settlement requiring the National Park Service to restore it. Today, we highlight the people at the center of the fight.🏳️‍🌈 #[bit.ly/49FaApU

BREAKING: We're suing the Department of Justice for demanding a New York City hospital turn over private medical records about trans youth who've received gender affirming care. The goal of these baseless subpoenas is clear — pressuring providers into dropping patients and obeying President Trump.

💼 NEWS: We’ve filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the Attorney General’s & US DOJ's efforts to compel healthcare institutions in New York City to hand over the identities and sensitive health information of trans youth who received gender-affirming medical care between 2020 and 2026.

“All Rise” isn’t just what our attorneys do in court; it’s what we do as a community. 🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth your support against anti-equality attacks will go twice as far. Any gift you make will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. Rise for the LGBTQ+ community –– Donate today: lambdalegal.org/pride/

NEW BLOG: “Serving Openly and Proudly”: A Trans Veteran on Visibility and Belonging 🇺🇸 Retired combat veteran Laila Ireland has spent much of her life fighting to prove what has always been true: trans people belong everywhere. Read Ireland's story: tinyurl.com/2e2eam2s #Military #TransRights

Every year, we honor LGBTQ+ rights advocates at our Liberty Awards National Dinner. Here are 4 advocates (including this year's honorees Annette Bening and Kara Swisher) who've been fighting for and defending LGBTQ+ and HIV rights. 🏳️‍🌈 Attend the NYC Liberty Awards on 6/4: lambdalegal.lgbt/46nyjw96

🏳️‍⚧️ FREE WEBINAR: Soon, the Supreme Court will rule on West Virginia v. B.P.J., determining whether trans youth have the right to play on school sports teams that match who they are. The convos in our communities matter—join us 5/27 for the language & tools to navigate them. ➡️ bit.ly/4tYcyKd

Submissions close soon – share your #sports story with us by May 26! 🚨 We're collecting stories about the power of sports and why every kid deserves the chance to play. 🏅 Share a short video, a favorite sports photo, or a written response today: lambdalegal.org/sportstories/

Soon, the Supreme Court will rule on West Virginia v. B.P.J., determining whether trans youth have the right to play on school sports teams that match who they are. The conversations in our communities matter—join us on 5/27 for the context, language, and tools to navigate them. ➡️ bit.ly/4tYcyKd

“It is deeply appalling to see (the hospital) capitulate to the relentless pressure campaigns of both AG Paxton and the Trump Administration." – Karen Loewy, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel & Director of Constitutional Law Practice, via @reuters.com #TransRights #Healthcare #Texas

Today is #IDAHOBIT & we're proud to fight against anti-LGBTQ+ actions in courthouses nationwide every day of the year. 💪 We dream of a world where every LGBTQ+ person can be their truest self without fear of persecution. And we will never give up fighting. Repost to show your support! 🏳️‍🌈

NEW PODCAST EP 🇺🇸 “Shilling v. United States: The Snowballing Trans Military Ban” Hear about Trump’s attempt to erase trans people from the military, what service means to both veterans and activists, and more. Watch now ▶️ lambdalegal.lgbt/yckntxex #Transgender #MilitaryAppreciationMonth @hrc.org

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Cathryn (Kate) Oakley (she/her) as Deputy Legal Director of Policy! 👏 “I am honored to join this powerful team and look forward to fiercely and passionately defending the communities we serve together.”

We're collecting stories about the power of #sports and why every kid, including transgender kids, deserves the opportunity to play. 🏳️‍⚧️🏅 Do you have a story about how sports shaped you? Share a video, photo, or written story with us by May 26 ➡️ lambdalegal.org/sportstories/

Soon, the Supreme Court will rule on West Virginia v. B.P.J., determining whether trans youth have the right to play on school sports teams that match who they are. The conversations in our communities matter—join us on 5/27 for the context, language, and tools to navigate them. ➡️ bit.ly/4tYcyKd

“Rowan having a birth certificate or any identity document that matches who she is hurts no one else, and depriving her of that only harms transgender people… by endangering their very basic safety.” – Peter Renn, Lambda Legal Senior Counsel #TransRights

“Women’s colleges came [to be] because of oppression that was inflicted on the basis of gender. Inclusion of trans women is a perfectly logical next step in...creating an educational opportunity for people oppressed on the basis of gender.” – Nicholas Hite, Lambda Legal Senior Attorney via @cnn.com

“[Becky] is so young to be carrying something so big. Watching her bear the burden of our home state’s discrimination against her breaks my heart. Watching her rise to it with bravery beyond her years fills my heart ten times over.” –– Heather Jackson, mother of plaintiff in West Virginia v. B.P.J.

Parental support is lifesaving — and for LGBTQ+ youth, it's never something to take for granted. 💜 This Mother's Day, we're honoring parents who show up with unyielding love for their kids. 🏳️‍⚧️ Watch Avni and Sonu’s full story: lambdalegal.org/allrise/

"A group of transgender Idahoans have now challenged the ban in federal court, in hopes that it will be blocked before it can be enforced. The case argues that the state’s bathroom ban violates the constitutional rights of the plaintiffs, as well as any transgender person in Idaho." @newrepublic.com

Blending a family requires patience & willingness to grow together over time. ❤️ For Noelle & her trans stepson Nate, that journey also meant navigating identity & what it looks like to truly support someone you love. Read Noelle & Nate's story: lambdalegal.lgbt/22w2z62a #MothersDay

🏳️‍🌈 LAST CALL: Pre-orders for “Far From Over”––our Pride collection with Transfigure Print Co––are closing soon! This collection is a reminder of the fight to protect LGBTQ+ people everywhere. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of history. 🏳️‍⚧️ Pre-order by 5/10: lambdalegal.lgbt/pride

We spoke with Bailey Sell, founder of Transfigure Print Co, about our new merch collab & looking back at LGBTQ+ history. “Getting to physically look through decades of queer history only drew me closer to those who came before me. I do it all for them. The fight is far from over.” 🏳️‍🌈

Love is lifesaving, and trans kids deserve to be loved unconditionally. 🏳️‍⚧️ To the parents who support their kids’ right to be themselves: Lambda Legal celebrates you and will continue defending the rights of your family. ❤️ Learn more about rising for trans youth: lambdalegal.org/allrise/

From trailblazing activists to actors, scholars, and everyday heroes, we celebrate the vibrant intersection of queerness and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) identity. 🏳️‍🌈 Share this post in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month!

“I’m honored to be part of Lambda Legal’s National Dinner alongside Kara Swisher. We are all inspired by the skill and heart that Lambda Legal brings to the fight for full equality for all LGBTQ+ folks, as well as everyone living with HIV.” –– Annette Bening @variety.com @karaswisher.bsky.social

BREAKING: We’re suing Idaho over a new state law banning transgender people from using the correct restrooms in all government-owned buildings and private businesses that are open to the public. This extreme law threatens felony convictions and up to 5 years in prison.

BREAKING: 6 transgender residents of Idaho have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging H.B. 752, a new state law prohibiting them from using sex-designated public restrooms in government-owned buildings and private businesses that are open to the public consistent with their gender identity.

If you’re trans and/or intersex, you may have questions about your identity documents. Our identity document resource page* provides info about the status of some policies related to these documents. Learn more: lambdalegal.lgbt/trans-id-info *Disclaimer: for informational purposes only

Introducing “Far From Over”: a Pride collection by Lambda Legal & Transfigure Print Co! 🏳️‍🌈 “Far From Over” is a reminder of the ongoing fight to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Pre-orders are live 4/27–5/10 & 50% of proceeds will be donated to Lambda Legal. Shop now: bit.ly/3P2VCms

"For me, living visibly and proudly as a Black lesbian is an everyday act of resistance." – Kayla Dudley 🏳️‍🌈#LesbianVisibilityWeek lambdalegal.lgbt/4js3d7fk