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ACLU Reports 575 Anti-Trans Bills in 2023

5/30/2025

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ACLU Battles Anti-Trans Bills

In 2023, the U.S. witnessed a troubling rise in anti-trans legislation, with the ACLU tracking 575 bills aimed at undermining transgender rights. Iowa stripped away nondiscrimination protections, while Texas threatened harsh penalties for disclosing gender identity. Advocates stress the urgent need for visibility and resistance against these alarming assaults on dignity and equality.

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XX-XY Athletics Challenges Acceptance

A recent Pew Research Center poll uncovers a stark reality: only 10% of LGBTQ adults feel that transgender individuals are accepted in the U.S., a significant contrast to the acceptance of gay and lesbian people. Meanwhile, XX-XY Athletics is taking a stand against Colorado's Kelly Loving Act, arguing it infringes on First Amendment rights by enforcing the use of chosen names and gender.

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ACLU Battles Anti-Trans Bills

In 2023, the U.S. witnessed a troubling rise in anti-trans legislation, with the ACLU tracking 575 bills aimed at undermining transgender rights. Iowa stripped away nondiscrimination protections, while Texas threatened harsh penalties for disclosing gender identity. Advocates stress the urgent need for visibility and resistance against these alarming assaults on dignity and equality.

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