Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in State of West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Hecox v. Little, cases involving states policies that categorically bar trans students from participating in school ...

The Fourteenth Amendment exists because newly emancipated Black people urgently needed protection from discriminatory state ...

With approximately 1.4 million transgender adults in the United States—and millions more around the world—chances are that you've met a transgender person, even if you don't know it.

Despite its name, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) supports help for all survivors of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking—and since 2013, VAWA prohibits ...

The federal government is currently attempting to undermine access to passports for trans people, and it's crucial that we act now! The U.S. Department of State has opened public comment periods on ...

The State of Trans Healthcare Laws in 2025 As we enter into a new year, with a new Congress and new legislative sessions in states across the country, A4TE is collaborating with the Movement ...

Puberty can be a tough time for anyone, but trans youth have specific concerns about how their bodies might change. For many trans youth, especially those who have long been consistent in their gender ...

[Washington, D.C.] - Today, Advocates for Trans Equality proudly announced the release of its inaugural Trans Equality Champions Report, recognizing the members of 118th Congress who have fought to ...

As extremist lawmakers in state after state try to attack our transgender community’s basic health care, the misinformation is rampant. Serious misconceptions about transgender people are fueling ...

Washington, D.C. - Today, H.R. 3492, a Congressional bill criminalizing gender-affirming care while endorsing intersex genital mutilation, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee. The ...

Washington, DC - Today, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) announced its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency. This endorsement comes after President Biden announced on ...

In recent years, as the trans community has become increasingly visible, we’ve seen more and more trans youth begin to live as their authentic selves. Parents are also increasingly likely to be ...