Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund

TLDEF is now Advocates tor Trans Equality. Connect with us at @TransEquality. This account is no longer active.

[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

Our new organization A4TE, Advocates for Trans Equality, is beginning to take shape! Follow along at @TransEquality.

[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

As we urge Congress and the White House to ensure permanent comprehensive protections for trans people, remember: when we fight, we win. #TransEquality

[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

The battle for #TransRights isn't restricted to states—it's a national issue.

As we continue to fight for our rights, today we’re on Capitol Hill with @TransEquality as Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) hosting our first lobby day, Trans Day of Empowerment. #LGBTQ #Pride

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[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

In 2023 alone, we fought over 500 proposed anti-LGBTQI+ bills alongside allies.

Over 450 of those bills specifically targeted trans people. In 2024, A4TE is now tracking over 400+ anti-trans bills in state legislatures.

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[Equality Case Files @EQCF]

Federal judge declares Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors unconstitutional and permanently enjoins its enforcement. Order here: https://t.co/AWH1mEUufa

[Advocates for Trans Equality @TransEquality]

Get in, gamers! It’s time to stream for trans equality 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Learn more and join us: https://t.co/9K1WGuzuuk

[PinkNews @PinkNews]

Majority of Americans approve of trans and non-binary people living as they wish, survey finds

https://t.co/Lj6CykPpkM

[PinkNews @PinkNews]

UK government's ban on private puberty blockers to be challenged by trans advocacy group
https://t.co/3xPyKyv6hE

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

🚨BREAKING🚨
House Republicans just passed a funding bill loaded with anti-LGBTQI+ riders.

We were able to ensure these harmful riders were not included in last year’s final MilCon-VA bill, and we’re committed to doing so again.

Read our full statement: https://t.co/orotTNGiDn

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

Remember, state law does not override federal law, and discriminating against transgender students could cost your school district millions.

Republicans passing anti-trans laws were told that they will likely result in lawsuits against schools that follow them.

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

1. Midway through 2024, we have had over 580 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year. For the last few years, I have continually updated a risk assessment map that tells you the risk level of anti-trans laws in every state.

My latest one is here.

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[Southern Equality @SouthernEqual]

Louisiana has passed an extreme "Don't Say LGBTQ+" bill preventing students from learning about gender identity and sexual orientation. Follow @LouisianaTrans, @FFELouisiana, and @ACLUofLouisiana to stay up to date on LGBTQ+ policies impacting Louisianans. https://t.co/EKcST9KoAB

[Pauline Park @paulinepark]

Noah Lewis (staff attorney at the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund) & me @TLDEF's 7th anniversary benefit 12 years ago yesterday (5.30.12)

[The Advocate @TheAdvocateMag]

Celebrating Black trans joy at the BTFA Collective's 'Flowers' gala https://t.co/H2sH60vn7x

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

The situation is deteriorating quickly for transgender people in the UK.

Labour's shadow health secretary comes out in support of banning puberty blockers for trans youth.

Anti-trans panic has gripped the country in a way it has few others.

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

1. On Friday, Minnesota's governor signed a ban on the gay and trans panic defense into law.

This defense is used to reduce sentences for people who kill LGBTQ+ people after learning of their identity, in some cases being acquitted entirely.

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[translashmedia @translashmedia]

As more than a dozen school districts across California consider policies that would require teachers to notify parents if their child identifies as #trans, a new proposal was introduced to prohibit such policies. Read more from @kcranews: https://t.co/6cIrz8OE3n #TransTwitter

[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

ICYMI: Follow @TransEquality for exciting updates about A4TE, Advocates for TransEquality!

[Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund @TLDEF]

Our new organization A4TE, Advocates for Trans Equality, is beginning to take shape! Follow along at @TransEquality.