SCOTUS Chats
Every year, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) hears and decides cases that directly impact our communities. With our rights at stake, we believe you deserve timely and insightful SCOTUS updates. That’s why we host our virtual SCOTUS Chat series.
SCOTUS Ruled Against Trans Kids. What’s Next in the Fight for Every Kid’s Right to Play
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a devastating ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, leaving transgender girls behind. Watch our SCOTUS Chat to learn more, or read on for what you need to know.
Impact on Protections Against Conversion Therapy in Minnesota and North Dakota
On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Chiles v. Salazar, dealing a major blow to Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy — a dangerous and discredited practice that harms LGBTQ+ youth.
SCOTUS Hears Trans Sports Cases
On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two pivotal cases about transgender students’ right to participate in school sports: Little v. Hecox (Idaho) and West Virginia v. B.P.J. At the heart of both cases is the question of whether state laws that ban transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams violate either Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship in Public Schools
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court made the dangerous ruling that public schools must provide parental notifications and an opt-out policy for LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks that conflict with the religious beliefs of parents.
Skrmetti’s Impact on Gender-Affirming Care in MN & ND
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti on June 18, 2025 is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth. The Court has given states the greenlight to ban medically necessary, gender-affirming care for trans youth—putting their health and well-being at serious risk.
Milestones of Progress
Our organization has celebrated some big wins over the years and we continue to grow in the ways we harness strategic impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and education to push the law forward when it comes to gender equality. Check out what we’ve accomplished, together.