June 15, 2020: GLAD signed onto a letter from the Massachusetts Coalition for Juvenile Justice Reform: Recommendations to Promote Racial Equity in Youth Justice. This ... Read More

We are calling on Governor Baker to take swift action on behalf of children and youth involved in the child welfare system in response to the health crisis surrounding COVID-19. Read More

Update – July 20, 2020: Victory! Governor Sununu signed HB 1162 into law! Read GLAD’s statement here. All children deserve to have their relationship to their ... Read More

Defending a U.S. Naval officer who has served two extended tours of duty over nine years and is now facing involuntary discharge because she is transgender. District Court for the District of ... Read More

Supporting teachers and staff at religious schools who could be denied their civil rights in the workplace if the U.S. Supreme Court expands the “ministerial exception.” Read More

Update March 12, 2020: The House voted to pass HB1577. January 30, 2020: Staff Attorney Chris Erchull delivered testimony in support of HB1577, “An Act Relative to Initiating ... Read More

March 3, 2020: GLAD delivered testimony opposing HB1251 and SB480, legislation that would subject female athletes to intrusive medical testing in order to join a ... Read More

Legislation to safeguard the health and welfare of young people in Maine’s Juvenile justice system. Read More

Update September 28, 2020: The state of Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a positive ruling in this case, affirming that schools must allow students to ... Read More

Update April 23, 2020: Victory! The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities issued a milestone ruling prohibiting all employers and insurers from denying coverage ... Read More