LGBTQ Rights
The ACLU’s work for LGBTQ rights is about one simple principle: Everyone should be treated fairly and equally.
The ACLU of Massachusetts has a long history of defending the LGBTQ community. We played a key role in establishing marriage equality in Massachusetts, making it the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.
We’ve also successfully lobbied for legislation preventing discrimination against trans people and worked at both the state and community level to fight book bans, defend the right to free expression, and train LGBTQ residents on their rights.
The Latest
Medical researchers win permanent restoration of research on federal website
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Enforce Discriminatory Passport Policy
Transgender People Ask Supreme Court to Reject Trump Administration Effort to Enforce Discriminatory Passport Policy
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
Schiff v. Office of Personnel Management
Picard and Olson v. Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Massachusetts State Police
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