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.
LGBTQ Rights
Current Issues
DeAnna LeTray v. Jefferson County et al.
February 8, 2021Faith v. Steuben County
September 17, 2019United States v. Windsor (Challenging the federal "Defense of Marriage Act")
January 24, 2011
NYCLU v. Suffolk County (Challenging county's refusal to disclose records on rejection of same-sex marriage ad)
February 24, 2010J.L. v. Mohawk Central School District
August 19, 2009Kornowicz v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Western New York (Challenging denial of health benefits to married same-sex couple)
July 14, 2008
The Latest
Transgender Watertown Woman Sues Police, Sheriff for Discrimination...
February 8, 2021NYCLU and ACLU Comments on the CCRB's Proposed Sexual Misconduct Rules
January 6, 2021Letter to Gov. Cuomo on the Gender Neutral Bathrooms Bill
December 14, 2020Letter to Google on “Geofence” and “Keyword Warrants"
December 10, 2020Toolkit: The Rights of Trans People Who are Incarcerated
December 1, 2020