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CA Leads Country with Bill to Protect Trans Youth in Foster Care
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Brashar v. Health Share of Oregon
Hazel Brashar is a 21-year old transgender woman on Medicaid in Oregon. She experienced debilitating dysphoria as a result of the male-appearing features of her face. Unfortunately, Oregon Medicaid specifically excludes coverage for facial feminization surgery and Hazel’s request for prior authorization was denied.
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Parenting a Transgender or Gender-Expansive Child: How to Protect Your Family Against False Allegations of Child Abuse
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Doe v. United States
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Texas v. United States Amicus
In May 2016, Texas, joined by Arizona, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin, filed a federal lawsuit challenging guidance issued by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice recognizing that schools must be safe, respectful and nurturing environments for all students, including those who are transgender.
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FAQ – Name and Gender Changes Post-Election 2016
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Carcano v. McCrory Amicus
On October 25, 2016, NCLR filed an amicus brief before the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit in Carcano v. McCrory arguing that laws that singling out transgender people for discrimination must be subjected to strict constitutional scrutiny and that North Carolina’s House Bill 2 (HB 2) fails that test.
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“All 50”: The Transgender-Inclusive High School Sports and Activities Policy and Education Project
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