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
Faith v. Steuben County
September 17, 2019United States v. Windsor (Challenging the federal "Defense of Marriage Act")
January 24, 2011NYCLU v. Suffolk County (Challenging county's refusal to disclose records on rejection of same-sex marriage ad)
February 24, 2010
The Latest
Letter 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
Four Ways NY Must Lead the Way After Trump
November 30, 2020Transgender Advocate Settles Suit Against NYPD for Discriminatory...
November 10, 2020Comments on HUD Sex Discrimination in Homeless Shelters
September 22, 2020
One Trans Woman’s Fight is Paving the Way for Safer Jails and Prisons
August 11, 2020