Last Friday, after 536 days behind bars, TLC client Marianna had her day in Court – and won. Marianna fought through tears and testified brilliantly during her three-hour hearing at Cibola Detention Center in Milan, NM, which ended with a grant of asylum by Immigration Judge O’Hare. The immigration judge found that Marianna had a well-founded fear of future persecution on […]
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On World AIDS Day, it’s important that we elevate the stories and experiences of trans and gender nonconforming people living with HIV/AIDS. In research and advocacy, our community is routinely underrepresented despite being more at risk for contracting the virus. Once trans people know their status, we continue to lack access to affirming and adequate […]
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It’s Native American Heritage Month and it has been full of heavy events for the Indigenous community. From the ongoing resistance efforts at Standing Rock to a polarizing election conclusion and today’s complex observance of Thanksgiving, we continue to live in a nation where Indigenous people are still fighting to be heard. Today we’re elevating […]
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A lot of people have been wondering how the recent election might affect their ability to legally change their name and gender and update their documents. While we know that we are the only ones who ultimately define our genders, having state-issued documents that more accurately reflect our identities often critically affects our safety and […]
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November 9, 2016 — In response to the results of the 2016 U.S. election, Transgender Law Center executive director Kris Hayashi issued the following statement: “Today, we are facing a devastating reality. A demagogue who has pledged to destroy our communities and campaigned on open and enthusiastic contempt for our lives – as transgender people, […]
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Click here to view legal documents, photos of Ash, and more about the history of this case. (Kenosha, WI) – A federal court today ruled that a Wisconsin school must immediately halt its discriminatory policy of singling out a transgender boy, Ashton Whitaker, and forcing him to use a restroom separate from all other students. […]
View Article ashton whitaker, education, legal, students, transgender, whitaker, wisconsin, youthOn June 1, 2016, after months of abusive treatment while in custody in a San Francisco jail, Athena Cadence decided to take matters into her own hands. She declared a hunger strike, refusing to eat until the San Francisco Sheriff allowed transgender women to be housed with other women and searched by women officers. Her […]
View ArticleTransgender Law Center is thrilled to welcome Ace Portis as the organization’s new Director of Development. Ace is a professional fundraiser with a deep passion for philanthropy, and most recently served as the Major Gifts Officer at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR). “I am thrilled to join the amazing team at TLC,” says Ace. “Being […]
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By Cecilia Chung, Senior Strategist at Transgender Law Center and lead staff for Positively Trans This July marked a new chapter for trans advocacy at the International AIDS Conference held in Durban, South Africa. For the first year ever, there was a trans-specific pre-conference, and thanks to the support of Elton John AIDS Foundation, Ford Foundation […]
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This post was written by Collette Carter in coordination with the ACLU, The Audre Lorde Project, The New York City Anti-Violence Project, Mijente, Southerners On New Ground, National Lawyers Guild, Vision Change Win, BYP100, and Transgender Law Center. Transgender, gender nonconforming, and LGB Latinx communities and communities of color have always protected each other — and the stories from Orlando […]
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