Navigating Legal Shifts: Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals and Families
1h 0m
This webinar is presented in collaboration with LGBTQIA2+ Families Subnetwork and the Parenting Community. It provides an overview of recent legal developments affecting LGBTQ+ communities, including the recent Skrmetti Supreme Court decision and other legal cases in progress.
Kevin Jennings (CEO of Lambda Legal) and Camilla Taylor speak about the implications of the United States v. Skrmetti Supreme Court decision, current cases being undertaken by Lambda Legal, and the current environment in the USA for LGBTQ+ rights and care of transgender children.
This webinar provides an overview of recent legal developments affecting LGBTQ+ communities. Legal experts will break down what the shifts mean in practical terms, and family advocates will share resources and strategies for supporting loved ones through uncertain times. The session is designed to be informative, non-political, and focused on empowering the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and allies with knowledge and support.
Key Takeaways:
• How the outcomes of the Supreme Court Decisions fit into or alter existing legal frameworks for civil rights.
• Understand the current legal landscape and leave better informed about your rights and how to respond to legal threats or discrimination.
• How families and allies can advocate for transgender youth in their local communities, schools, and healthcare systems.