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States move to restrict transgender adult care
After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators are setting their sights on restrictions against care for transgender adults.
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This word has been removed from Stonewall National Monument website
The monument honors the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, in New York City's Greenwich Village.
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February 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Trump order on transgender care blocked by judge
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
February 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
February 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.
February 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
February 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Former NCAA champion swimmer debunks myths on transgender athletes
Swimmer Schuyler Bailar reacts to the NCAA changing its policy for student-athletes following President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.
February 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
February 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports
The NCAA's new policy banning transgender athletes from women's sports is effective immediately.
February 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
NCAA changes transgender participation policy in response to executive order
The NCAA's Board of Governors voted to update the association's participation policy on transgender student-athletes after a Trump executive order.
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban
Leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six active duty service members over the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
February 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Barber gives queer community a safe space with gender-affirming haircuts
"Queer people deserve good things," barber M Arida said.
February 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
February 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid
February 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy.
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Activist discusses impact Trump executive order will have on transgender athletes
Raquel Willis, co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement, reacts to President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes in women's sports.
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign.
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
February 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
ACLU files lawsuit against Trump for restricting access to gender-affirming care
Harper Seldin, attorney at the ACLU, reacts to recent executive orders by President Trump that restricts access to gender-affirming care as well as bans transgender athletes from women's sports.
February 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump’s impact on the transgender community includes ‘a lot of devastation’: Activist
Journalist and transgender activist Raquel Willis reacts to President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting transgender people.
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
February 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challenge
February 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
New York AG calls on state health care providers to continue gender-affirming care
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Lawsuit filed by transgender young adults, teens against Trump executive order
Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth have sued against an executive order from the Trump administration that restricts gender-affirming care.
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Gender-affirming care should continue in NY 'to comply with New York law,' says AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump executive order aims to restrict transgender care access for people under 19
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM
CDC grants for 'gender ideology' programs are 'permanently terminated,' HHS says
The Department of Health and Human Services said CDC grant funding for any "gender ideology" programs are "immediately, completely, and permanently terminated."
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM
January 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump's executive order
Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nation’s capital say they have paused gender-affirming care for young people as they evaluate President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cutting federal support for such care
January 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
RFK Jr. says he would rescind rule over transgender discrimination
Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openly
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
January 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Idaho House calls on SCOTUS to reverse same-sex marriage ruling
The Idaho House has passed a resolution calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges decision on same-sex marriage equality.
January 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
January 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
State Department halts 'X' passport gender marker applications
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.
January 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
January 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
State Department halts 'X' passport gender marker applications
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.
January 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Professor says DEI backlash is due to 'years of misinformation' about the programs
David Canton, Florida University's director of African American studies, reacts to President Trump's moves to eliminate federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
January 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Karla Sofía Gascón becomes 1st openly trans actor to snag Oscar nomination
"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón is making history as the first openly trans actor to receive an Oscar nomination.
January 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
January 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trump criticizes sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants
He's calling the Episcopal bishop a "Trump hater" and demanding an apology.
January 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
January 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Reverend urges Trump to have 'mercy' on LGBTQ community, migrants
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, during the prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, directed a message for President Donald Trump, who was seated in the front row.
January 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
January 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Trump targets gender rights on Day 1
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to author and transgender rights activist Raquel Willis about Trump’s executive actions directed against the LGBTQ+ community.
January 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
January 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.
January 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.
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House GOP votes to roll back Biden-era Title IX changes
The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," on Tuesday on a vote of 218-206-1.
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Moms document relationship between their son and their sperm donor
After close to 200 interviews, Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston connected with Flavio Valabrega from Italy, their eventual donor.
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Gender-affirming care for teens is rare amid debate over access: Study
The use of gender-affirming medical care for trans teens was rare between 2018 to 2022, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges
The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.
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Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.
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After his tragic murder, Blaze Bernstein’s family cleans out his college apartment
The family invited “20/20” to travel with them for their difficult journey. "It's been hard...having to go and basically clean up your child's life after they're gone," Gideon Bernstein said.?
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The juror’s letter Blaze Bernstein’s parents find after his death
Jeanne Pepper Bernstein said she believes her son would "be making people happy" if still alive today. For a new "20/20" interview, she discussed a letter found at Blaze's memorial.?
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Some families cut relatives off over LGBTQ politics this holiday season
The holidays can be a difficult time for those in the LGBTQ community as anti-LGBTQ sentiment grows nationwide.
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Drag legend Murray Hill to host 1st-ever drag king competition series
Drag performer Murray Hill will host the first-ever drag king competition series, "King of Drag," premiering in spring 2025 on LGBTQ+ streamer Revry.
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Rep. Nancy Mace's position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed
Rep. Nancy Mace has made headlines for her rhetoric around the transgender community, including her efforts to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms.
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Clay Aiken recalls losing '50 percent' of his fans after coming out in 2008
"We are in a very different time," the singer said.
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Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans
ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Tennessee attorney general defends trans ban in front of SCOTUS
Jonathan Skrmetti argued his case in front of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, defending Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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SCOTUS hears arguments over transgender care for minors
Three families and a doctor, supported by the Biden administration, are challenging a Tennessee law that bans procedures like hormone therapies and puberty blockers for minors.
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