Justice Department Enhances Protection for LGBTQI+ Rights

The U.S. Justice Department intensifies efforts to safeguard LGBTQI+ communities, engaging with stakeholders and challenging discriminatory laws.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQI+ rights, engaging with community stakeholders and federal agencies.
Legal actions include challenging Tennessee's law against HIV patients and North Carolina's bans on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors.
A nationwide virtual community meeting is planned to educate on protecting LGBTQI+ communities from hate-motivated attacks.
The Department of Health and Human Services announces $5.1 million in grants for LGBTQI+ youth family counseling and support programs.
Efforts to prosecute hate crimes, tackle discrimination in healthcare, and support LGBTQI+ parents in the foster care and adoption process are highlighted.