More than 50 years after the Stonewall uprisings, LGBTQ New Yorkers continue to face injustices. Trans people, especially trans women of color, are routinely profiled, over-policed, and over-incarcerated. LGBTQ students contend with bullying alongside instruction that doesn’t reflect their identities. The Trump administration continues its efforts to rollback federal anti-discrimination protections.
The NYCLU fights for the dignity of LGBTQ New Yorkers. We work to defend and expand protections in the workplace, education, housing, and more. We seek an end to the criminalization of trans lives and the abuse of LGBTQ New Yorkers in prisons and jails. We advocate for state recognition of LQBTQ identities, push for comprehensive sex education that is inclusive of all students, and help LGBTQ New Yorkers to know their rights.
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Pride 2023
May 23, 2023
New York Needs An Equal Rights Amendment
October 12, 2022
YU Pride Alliance et al v. Yeshiva University et al
October 14, 2022Makyyla Holland v. Broome County et al
March 29, 2022Amicus: Carpenter v. James
June 29, 2021
Princess Janae Place et al v. NY State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance et al
March 29, 2021DeAnna LeTray v. Jefferson County et al.
February 8, 2021Faith v. Steuben County
September 17, 2019
Legislative Memo on Certain Prohibitions Regarding the Legal System and Gender Affirming Care
March 27, 2023Legislative Memo on Hospital Transparency
January 26, 2023Legislative Memo on the Equal Rights Amendment
January 18, 2023
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