Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians.
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Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation
The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed."
Court allows ban on gender-affirming care for minors to retake effect
A full trial on the constitutionality of the ban is set to take place later this year.
Federal judge refuses to pause Alabama case on gender-affirming care ban amid legal battle
The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring lives lost to anti-transgender violence
The Human Rights Campaign has reported a disturbing trend of violence against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.
Kelly Clarkson show hosts Alabama transgender teen and supportive dad
The recent wave of anti-trans legislation inspired Harleigh and Jeff to fight on behalf of families with trans youth.
Supreme Court urged to review transgender youth treatment ban
Three families from Tennessee are urging SCOTUS to declare a Tennessee law similar to Alabama's unconstitutional.
November 2, 2023
Families request 11th Circuit to rehear gender-affirming care case
Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care.
Families of Alabama transgender youth seek rehearing from full court
On Aug. 21, a panel of the 11th Circuit ruled to lift a preliminary injunction blocking a law banning gender-affirming care.
Appeals court lifts injunction on Alabama gender affirming care ban
The ruling by the three-judge federal appeals court removed an injunction issued in May 2022 by U.S. District Judge Liles Burke.