Legal Rulings Seek to Curtail LGBTQ Rights

Consistent with the Trump Administration’s longstanding stance on “gender ideology,” several recent legal developments have curtailed or sought to limit LGBTQ rights. Collectively, these actions reflect a broader trend of renewed efforts to limit LGBTQ protections at the federal and state levels. Despite these efforts, sexual orientation and gender identity remain protected characteristics under federal and many state and local antidiscrimination laws.... By: Ballard Spahr LLP