LGBTQ+ Equality

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ACLU has been fighting for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people since 1936, when it brought its first gay rights case. Our goal is an America where LGBTQ+ people can live openly, with their identities, relationships and families respected. We fight discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, working for fair treatment on the job and in schools, housing, public places and health care.

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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Families Respond to United States’ Position Change in U.S. v. Skrmetti

The Department of Justice notified the Supreme Court that the United States has changed its position in U.S. v. Skrmetti.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
News & Commentary
A pesron holding up a sign reading "A World Without Trans People Has Never Existed And Never Will" at a demonstration.

Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law
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Supreme Court Adjourns Oral Arguments in Historic Transgender Rights Hearing

Families, advocates, faith leaders, members of Congress, and more rally outside the court in support of transgender people’s freedom to be ourselves.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality
Court Case
Apr 23, 2024

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

Court Case
Aug 30, 2023

Blount Pride, Inc. v. Desmond

Court Case
Jun 25, 2021

Bongo Productions, LLC et al. v. Lawrence et al.

Court Case
Oct 06, 2023

Tennessee Equality Project Foundation, Inc. v. City of Murfreesboro, et al.