Alabama Parents, Joined by Minister and Medical Providers, Seek Emergency Court Order Blocking Law that Will Criminalize their Transgender Children’s Ongoing Medical Care

April 21, 2022

Four Alabama parents are asking a federal court to stop SB 184 from taking effect on May 8, saying the law strips them of the right to make important decisions about their children’s healthcare. SB 184 punishes parents and their...

NEW SPLC ACTION FUND REPORT EXPOSES EXTREMISM IN ELECTIONS

April 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 19, 2022 – The SPLC Action Fund released its first round of research into the 2022 midterm elections in a new report, Exposing Extremism in Elections. The report exposes 66 extremist-tied candidates on...

Alabama

After Governor Ivey Signs Anti-Transgender Bill, Alabama Families and Doctors Sue to Stop State’s Criminalization of Healthcare for Transgender Children and Adolescents

April 11, 2022

Today civil and LGBTQ legal rights advocates SPLC, GLAD, NCLR, and HRC, joined by co-counsel King & Spalding LLP and Lightfoot, Franklin & White LLC, announced they have filed a legal challenge in federal district court...

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SPLC Action Fund Condemns Passage of Trans Bathroom and Alabama Don’t Say Gay Bill

April 07, 2022

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 322 , which bars transgender students from using school facilities – including bathrooms – that align with their gender identity and erases their existence from...

Senate Bill 203 necessary for transparency into fines and fees; greater government accountability 

April 07, 2022

Montgomery, Ala.-- Earlier today the Alabama Legislature passed Senate Bill 203 , which would require all cities and municipalities in Alabama to report on the fines and fees they collect every year. That information will go to...

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Doctors and Families to Challenge Alabama’s Criminalization of Healthcare for Transgender Children and Adolescents

April 07, 2022

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), joined by co-counsel King & Spalding LLP and Lightfoot...

Georgia Education Advocates Condemn the Passage of HB 1084 and HB 1178

April 01, 2022

GEORGIA – Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 1084, which defines race and racism as “divisive concepts” and bans discussions of them in classrooms across Georgia. It also passed House Bill 1178, which allows parents to...

Care 4 Mississippi Coalition: Sen. Blackwell’s Efforts to Revive Measure Extending Coverage Window for Postpartum Mothers Could Save Lives

March 31, 2022

JACKSON, Miss - The Care 4 Mississippi Coalition released the following statement responding to Sen. Kevin Blackwell’s effort to revive proposed legislation, SB 2033, which would extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers...

SPLC Action Fund Vows to Stand with Florida’s LGBTQ Community

March 28, 2022

TALLAHASSEE — Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Don’t Say Gay bill into law. The legislation prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade and states that...

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The Southern Poverty Law Center Urges Gov. DeSantis to Veto House Bill 1557; Reimagine Ways to Empower All Florida Students and Parents

March 14, 2022

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, the Florida Senate passed HB 1557 , the Don’t Say Gay bill, which will ban lessons regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grades. The following statement is...

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Alabama Parents, Joined by Minister and Medical Providers, Seek Emergency Court Order Blocking Law that Will Criminalize their Transgender Children’s Ongoing Medical Care

NEW SPLC ACTION FUND REPORT EXPOSES EXTREMISM IN ELECTIONS

After Governor Ivey Signs Anti-Transgender Bill, Alabama Families and Doctors Sue to Stop State’s Criminalization of Healthcare for Transgender Children and Adolescents

SPLC Action Fund Condemns Passage of Trans Bathroom and Alabama Don’t Say Gay Bill

Senate Bill 203 necessary for transparency into fines and fees; greater government accountability

Doctors and Families to Challenge Alabama’s Criminalization of Healthcare for Transgender Children and Adolescents

Georgia Education Advocates Condemn the Passage of HB 1084 and HB 1178

Care 4 Mississippi Coalition: Sen. Blackwell’s Efforts to Revive Measure Extending Coverage Window for Postpartum Mothers Could Save Lives

SPLC Action Fund Vows to Stand with Florida’s LGBTQ Community

The Southern Poverty Law Center Urges Gov. DeSantis to Veto House Bill 1557; Reimagine Ways to Empower All Florida Students and Parents

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