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TLDEF Wins Another Historic Victory for Transgender Deputy Denied Health Care by Georgia Sheriff and County at Eleventh Circuit

ATLANTA — The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) won our case involving a trans woman in Georgia who was denied coverage by her employer for transition-related care.

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National Center for Transgender Equality and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Release Joint Statement on Foster Care Ruling

This comprehensive regulation, slated to take effect on October 1st, 2026, aims to create a more inclusive foster care landscape by ensuring the safety and affirmation of LGBTQI+ youth within the system.

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Fourth Circuit Rules North Carolina and West Virginia Can’t Deny Transgender People Coverage for Medical Care

RICHMOND — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed two lower court rulings ordering North Carolina and West Virginia to end their discriminatory exclusions for coverage of gender-affirming medical care for transgender people.

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National Center for Transgender Equality Responds to New Title IX Protections

These new regulations are a major step forward for the ability of all students to thrive at school – and they’re desperately needed.
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New Title IX Rules Protect Our Trans Students

On Friday, April 19, the Biden-Harris administration released new rules for enforcing Title IX, the landmark law that protects students from discrimination based on sex.

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National Center for Transgender Equality Responds to Harmful NAIA Ruling

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) voted to ban transgender women from participating in collegiate sports teams affiliated with NAIA.

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Plaintiffs Urge Federal Court to Reverse Trump-Era Health Care Discrimination Rule

BOSTON — Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Trump-Pence Administration’s “Rollback Rule” undermining health care nondiscrimination protections filed a motion for summary judgment calling on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to repeal the discriminatory rule.
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Join us on Trans Day of Visibility in DC!

We can’t wait to celebrate our community and build trans power with you! You’re invited to our two TDOV events in Washington D.C.: Transform the Vote Rally and the Blossom Gala.

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TLDEF - NCTE Merger Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the merger of the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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National Center for Transgender Equality, Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund Announce Intent to Merge to Form “Advocates for Trans Equality”

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) officially announced their intent to merge and create a new organization called Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE).

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Two of the country’s largest transgender rights organizations will merge

The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund will join forces by this summer.
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, we celebrate and mourn those we've lost

We crafted TransRemembrance.org as a digital memorial for both grieving and celebrating those we’ve lost. In our period of grief, we persist. We pay tribute to and exalt the existences of those who have departed, and our brilliance remains unaltered.
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Resources for Journalists

Are you a journalist interested in covering trans news? Here are some tips to keep your reporting accurate and respectful.

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