Guest Commentary: Trump Executive Order Lays Out a Plan to Erase Transgender People’s Existence under the Law
Donald Trump was re-elected president on a wave of attacks against women and transgender people. Anti-transgender politicians…
U.S. DOJ Settles ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Military Case
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Dept. of Justice reported this month the proposed settlement of the Farrell v. Department…
LA County District Attorney George Gascón Opines on LA Reforms after Loss
LOS ANGELES, CA — Amid the current momentum of voters apparently wanting tougher policies on crime and…
Transgender Attorney for ACLU to Become First to Argue before the Supreme Court – in Upcoming Landmark Transgender Rights Case
Washington, DC – The Supreme Court has granted a request for split argument time between the United…
Guest Commentary: Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital
For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger…
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained
By Gillian Branstetter The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against…
ACLU of California Claims Facial Recognition Measure Linked to Project 2025 Anti-Democratic Agenda
SACRAMENTO, CA – The ACLU California last week urged AB 1814 – dealing with facial recognition –…
Guest Commentary: Once again, California refused to endorse face surveillance. Now it’s time to ban it.
By Becca Cramer-Mowder For the third time in five years, California rejected a bill that would have…
In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Denies Biden Administration Request on Title IX and Transgender Rights
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United…
Group Files Lawsuit to Block AB 1955 from Going into Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor No sooner did Governor Newsom sign AB 1955 into law—a bill…
Governor Signs Bill That Bans the Forcible Outing of LGBTQ Students
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom signed into law on Monday, among…
Guest Commentary: Moms for Liberty and the Gender Police
by Robert Bulman Beth Bourne, the chair of a Moms for Liberty chapter in California, recently accosted…
California DOJ 2023 Hate Crime Report Notes Fewer Hate Crimes in State – Crimes against LGBTQ+, Muslim and Jewish Show Uptick
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief OAKLAND, CA – Hate crimes in California decreased in 2023…
Guest Commentary: 55 Years after Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence…
Local Justice Leaders Condemn Exclusion of Black and Jewish Jurors from Alameda Death Penalty Cases
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Local justice leaders gathered Tuesday in front of…
ACLU Releases Roadmap for Defending LGBTQ Freedom Under a Possible Second Trump Term
Special to the Vanguard Last week, he American Civil Liberties Union launched a roadmap for defending LGBTQ…
Florida Educators Urge Appeals Court to Block Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act
Special to the Vanguard Miami, FL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit heard…
ACLU Urges Congress to Address Police Brutality in Response to Reintroduction of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By Perla Chavez WASHINGTON, DC – The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, re-introduced by Rep. Sheila…
Libraries Under Attack – Stocking Wrong Books Can Send Librarians to Jail
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY, AL – Libraries used to be safe—and quiet—spaces. Now,…
AG Seeks Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Relief against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, AG Rob Bonta filed a motion for final judgment…
