LGBTQ Youth
You have the right to be yourself! Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth shouldn’t have to fear going to school, using a public restroom, or standing up for their rights with government officials or police. Young people should have the freedom to be open (or not) about their identity and beliefs in schools, at college, in government facilities, and in public. The ACLU LGBTQ Project helps protect young people's right to express themselves, start gay-straight alliance clubs, have their gender identity respected, and be taught in a safe environment.
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LGBTQ Rights
The Latest
ACLU Comment on Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Policy Allowing Trans Student Athletes to Participate in School Sports
Press ReleaseApril 25, 2021Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et al
CaseApril 25, 2021Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth
NewsApril 15, 2021
Doctors Agree: Gender-Affirming Care is Life-Saving Care
NewsApril 1, 2021Hecox v. Little
CaseMarch 18, 2021Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board
CaseFebruary 19, 2021

