Gender Equality

Women have made great strides in the fight for equality, yet women still face discrimination, violence, and institutional barriers to equal participation in society. ACLU-TN works to ensure that women can enjoy the benefits of full equality in work, education, and every sphere of our communities.

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Women have made great strides in the fight for equality, including women’s suffrage and inroads in equal opportunity in the workplace and education. However, women and girls still face discrimination, violence, and institutional barriers to equal participation in society. ACLU-TN works to ensure that women can enjoy the benefits of full equality and participation in work, education, and every sphere of our communities.

The Latest

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ACLU of Tennessee Asks Court to Block Tennessee’s Anti-Transgender Driver’s License Rule

ACLU-TN and Holland & Associates PC filed a petition in Davidson County Chancery Court today challenging the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDSHS) refusal to issue accurate driver’s licenses and state identification documents to transgender Tennesseans.
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ACLU-TN Statement on Senate Passage of Bills Excluding Transgender Athletes

Today the Tennessee Senate passed two bills intended to prevent transgender student athletes from competing.
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ACLU-TN Urges Veto of Bill Chilling Discussion of Race, Gender, LGBTQ Issues in Higher Ed

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee today sent a letter to Governor Bill Lee urging him to veto SB 2290/HB 2670, which would chill discussions about race, gender, and LGBTQ issues in Tennessee’s public colleges and universities.
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ACLU-TN Launches TRANScend Tennessee Initiative on Transgender Day of Visibility

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Apr 23, 2024

Doe et al. v. Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al.

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Jun 16, 2014

Tanco v. Haslam

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Dec 12, 2013

Catholic Diocese of Nashville v. Sebelius

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May 10, 2012

Juana Villegas de la Paz v. Metro Nashville Government