News Families of Alabama transgender youth seek rehearing from full court On Aug. 21, a panel of the 11th Circuit ruled to lift a preliminary injunction blocking a law banning gender-affirming care. Patrick DarringtonAugust 30, 2023
State Advocates launch resources to help families affected by gender-affirming care ban Advocates have come together to launch resources to support families navigating this challenging period. Jacob HolmesAugust 23, 2023
Courts Appeals court lifts injunction on Alabama gender affirming care ban The ruling by the three-judge federal appeals court removed an injunction issued in May 2022 by U.S. District Judge Liles Burke. Patrick DarringtonAugust 22, 2023
Courts Cost for defending transgender care ban grows The Alabama AG's office recently entered contracts for nearly $1 million for outside attorneys to defend the transgender care ban. Josh MoonJuly 12, 2023
Opinion Opinion | There is no “new” Black Equating their very different struggles with a broad brush simply disrespects, diminishes, and trivializes their stories. Mary MooreJuly 11, 2023
State Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill blocking trans women from college women’s sports The bill is one of the few pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community that crossed the finish line in this legislative session. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
News Another march protesting anti-LGBTQ legislation planned for Sunday in Huntsville The rally is specifically in response to the anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans bills that the Legislature passed during session. Patrick DarringtonMay 12, 2023
Legislature New bill would extend Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to 8th grade It would prohibit the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in public K-12 schools through 8th grade. Patrick DarringtonApril 25, 2023