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Transgender man's killing prompts call for hate crime charges

The nation's largest LGBTQ advocacy organization is urging New York prosecutors to pursue hate crime charges against in the killing of a transgender man.
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This undated photo provided by the New York State Police shows Sam Nordquist. Nordquist, a 24-year-old missing transgender man, died after enduring prolonged physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, in Canandaigua, N.Y., according to New York State Police.
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM

'Unadulterated animus': Judge blasts DOJ about transgender military restrictions

Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
USAF Basic Trainees stand in group formation.
February 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM

No evidence of hate crime in torture killing of transgender man: Investigators

Five people have been arrested and charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field, authorities said.
February 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This undated photo provided by the New York State Police shows Sam Nordquist. Nordquist, a 24-year-old missing transgender man, died after enduring prolonged physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, in Canandaigua, N.Y., according to New York State Police.
February 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM

5 charged in brutal murder of transgender man

Five people have been arrested and charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered in upstate New York.
February 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
VIDEO: 5 charged in brutal murder of transgender man
February 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM

5 people arrested in death of transgender man

Police said five people have been charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field.
February 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Police said five people have been charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field.
February 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM

Activist Mark Segal: 'When you try to erase us, we will fight back'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Stonewall "Rebel in Residence" Mark Segal after the National Park Service deleted references to queer and transgender people from its Stonewall Monument web pages.
February 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Activist Mark Segal: 'When you try to erase us, we will fight back'
February 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Some transgender references removed from Stonewall website

In 2016, the Stonewall Inn in New York City's Greenwich Village became a national monument, creating the country's first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ+ history.
February 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In 2016, the Stonewall Inn in New York City's Greenwich Village became a national monument, creating the country's first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ+ history.
February 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Protesters rally at Stonewall Inn after Transgender references removed from website

The National Park Service eliminated references to transgender people from its Stonewall National Monument website on Thursday, which now only refers to those who are lesbian, gay and bisexual.
February 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Protesters rally at Stonewall Inn after Transgender references removed from website
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM

This word has been removed from Stonewall National Monument website

The monument honors the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, in New York City's Greenwich Village.
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In this June 12, 2023, file photo, rainbow flags are pictured flying on the fence at the Stonewall National Monument in Christopher Park on Christopher Street in New York.
February 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Ballot initiatives protecting marriage equality advancing in some states

More states are lining up in an attempt to enshrine state protections for same-sex marriage in their constitutions as some conservatives target it.
February 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
February 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM

States move to restrict transgender adult care

After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators are setting their sights on restrictions against care for transgender adults.
February 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Carma Marshall Bell, a transgender Kentucky resident, said losing access to hormone therapy would affect her mentally, emotionally, physically and financially.
February 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Trump actions targeting transgender people are ‘slap in the face’: Activist

LGBTQIA+ activist Angelica Christina says recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump are “scary and frightening.”
February 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump actions targeting transgender people are ‘slap in the face’: Activist
February 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website

A protest is planned after the National Park Service eliminated references to transgender people from its Stonewall National Monument website on Thursday. ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports.
February 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website
February 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM

Trump order on transgender care blocked by judge

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
February 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In this March 31, 2017, file photo, trans pride flags flutter in the wind at a gathering to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles.
February 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM

States move to restrict transgender adult care

After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators are setting their sights on restrictions against care for transgender adults.
February 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators are setting their sights on restrictions against care for transgender adults.
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM

Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.
February 13, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the press during a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Kansas state capitol building is located in downtown Topeka on land donated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company.
February 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.
February 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
February 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM

Former NCAA champion swimmer debunks myths on transgender athletes

Swimmer Schuyler Bailar reacts to the NCAA changing its policy for student-athletes following President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.
February 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Former NCAA champion swimmer debunks myths on transgender athletes
February 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports

The NCAA's new policy banning transgender athletes from women's sports is effective immediately.
February 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: NCAA bars transgender athletes from women's sports
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM

NCAA changes transgender participation policy in response to executive order

The NCAA's Board of Governors voted to update the association's participation policy on transgender student-athletes after a Trump executive order.
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In this March 29, 2024, file photo, pennants with the NCAA Logo hang over the pool at IU Natatorium in Indianapolis.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban

Leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six active duty service members over the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
President Donald Trump looks on after delivering remarks at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida, Jan. 27, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Barber gives queer community a safe space with gender-affirming haircuts

"Queer people deserve good things," barber M Arida said.
February 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
VIDEO: Barber gives queer community a safe space with gender-affirming haircuts
February 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze

A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid
February 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Ugandan human rights activist Kennedy Pius, left, reads a letter from USAID on his laptop at home in Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda)
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy.
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order into law in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 5, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Activist discusses impact Trump executive order will have on transgender athletes

Raquel Willis, co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement, reacts to President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes in women's sports.
February 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Activist discusses impact Trump executive order will have on transgender athletes
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign.
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
February 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM

ACLU files lawsuit against Trump for restricting access to gender-affirming care

Harper Seldin, attorney at the ACLU, reacts to recent executive orders by President Trump that restricts access to gender-affirming care as well as bans transgender athletes from women's sports.
February 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: ACLU files lawsuit against Trump for restricting access to gender-affirming care
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Trump’s impact on the transgender community includes ‘a lot of devastation’: Activist

Journalist and transgender activist Raquel Willis reacts to President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting transgender people.
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s impact on the transgender community includes ‘a lot of devastation’: Activist
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM

New York AG calls on state health care providers to continue gender-affirming care

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.
February 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Lawsuit filed by transgender young adults, teens against Trump executive order

Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth have sued against an executive order from the Trump administration that restricts gender-affirming care.
February 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
President Donald Trump speaks as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM

Gender-affirming care should continue in NY 'to comply with New York law,' says AG

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.
February 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the offices of the Attorney General on Jan. 8, 2025 in New York City.
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Trump executive order aims to restrict transgender care access for people under 19

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
February 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM

CDC grants for 'gender ideology' programs are 'permanently terminated,' HHS says

The Department of Health and Human Services said CDC grant funding for any "gender ideology" programs are "immediately, completely, and permanently terminated."
February 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 09: The sun flares next to the sign marking the headquarters building of the US Department of Health and Human Services on February 9, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM

RFK Jr. says he would rescind rule over transgender discrimination

Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM

Transgender service members sue to block Trump order

The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openly
January 30, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Soldiers with the 82nd Airborne division walk across the tarmac at Green Ramp to deploy to Poland, Feb. 14, 2022, at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C.
January 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Idaho House calls on SCOTUS to reverse same-sex marriage ruling

The Idaho House has passed a resolution calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges decision on same-sex marriage equality.
January 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Idaho State Capitol Building
1 month ago

State Department halts 'X' passport gender marker applications

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.
1 month ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.
1 month ago

State Department halts 'X' passport gender marker applications

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.
1 month ago
A hand holding a U.S. passport over a luggage.
1 month ago

Professor says DEI backlash is due to 'years of misinformation' about the programs

David Canton, Florida University's director of African American studies, reacts to President Trump's moves to eliminate federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Professor says DEI backlash is due to 'years of misinformation' about the programs
1 month ago

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes 1st openly trans actor to snag Oscar nomination

"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón is making history as the first openly trans actor to receive an Oscar nomination.
1 month ago
 (L-R) Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia Pérez and Zoe Saldaña as Rita Moro Castro in "Emilia Pérez."
1 month ago

Trump criticizes sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants

He's calling the Episcopal bishop a "Trump hater" and demanding an apology.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance listen to the sermon by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde at Washington National Cathedral, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington.
1 month ago

Reverend urges Trump to have 'mercy' on LGBTQ community, migrants

The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, during the prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, directed a message for President Donald Trump, who was seated in the front row.
1 month ago
The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, during the prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, directed a message for President Donald Trump, who was seated in the front row.
1 month ago

Trump targets gender rights on Day 1

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to author and transgender rights activist Raquel Willis about Trump’s executive actions directed against the LGBTQ+ community.
1 month ago
Trump targets gender rights on Day 1
1 month ago

Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action

Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.
1 month ago
President-elect Donald Trump speak at a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, 2025, one day ahead of his inauguration ceremony.
1 month ago

Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill

The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.
1 month ago
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr poses for a photo at the state capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
1 month ago

House GOP votes to roll back Biden-era Title IX changes

The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," on Tuesday on a vote of 218-206-1.
1 month ago
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at the Capitol, Jan. 14, 2025.
1 month ago

Moms document relationship between their son and their sperm donor

After close to 200 interviews, Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston connected with Flavio Valabrega from Italy, their eventual donor.
1 month ago
After close to 200 interviews, Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston connected with Flavio Valabrega from Italy, their eventual donor.
1 month ago

Gender-affirming care for teens is rare amid debate over access: Study

The use of gender-affirming medical care for trans teens was rare between 2018 to 2022, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
1 month ago
Teens from various areas of Kentucky gather in front of the Kentucky Capitol Annex building on March 29, 2023, to protest against SB150 which would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender teens.
1 month ago

Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges

The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.
1 month ago
U.S. soldiers line up next to a Boeing 767-300 that has just landed. 200 U.S. soldiers, who are being transferred from Nuremberg to the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) in Grafenwoehr, March 1, 2022, in Nuremberg, Germany.