Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.
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House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria
The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation.
Transgender Alabamians tell court lack of accurate IDs puts their lives at risk
The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision.
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Montgomery City Council blocks anti-discrimination ordinance, Mayor Reed issues warning
The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Until voters decide enough is enough, little will change.
SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities
In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students.
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See recent postsA real victory for transgender kids
"Even the conservative U.S. Supreme Court has more respect for transgender kids than some in the Alabama Legislature."
SPLC applauds SCOTUS dismissal of transgender bathroom ban
A Virginia school asked the court to allow it to stop a transgender boy from using the boys’ bathroom.
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See recent postsIn Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice?
"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."
Center for Law and Liberty supports state’s policy on IDs for trans people
The ACLU sued the state on behalf of three trans Alabamians who asked that their licenses reflect their gender.