California LGBTQIA+ Rights 2025: Legal Protections Guide

Written By: Vanessa Deniston, Senior Trial Attorney and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the […]

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Your California LGBTQIA+ Rights Primer 2024

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Written by: Vanessa C. Deniston, Executive Director, Dolan Law Firm DE&I Committee California is home to the nation’s largest self-identifying population of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population and continues to be a leading change agent for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation. The following reference guide summarizes the key legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Californians as

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Yust v the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | Transgender Discrimination Case

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In October 2010, a DMV employee, who had a known history of denying equal service to transgender customers, retained Yust’s personal information through his employment at the DMV. The employee then used the information to send her materials condemning her transgender status, and calling for homosexuals to be “put to death.” The matter resolved with the

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Without Jurors, The Light of Democracy Dims Remarkably

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Written By Christopher B. Dolan This week’s question comes from Frank T. in the Mission District: I got a jury summons in the mail. Why do I keep getting them? I don’t want to sit on a jury and take time away from work. My husband and I had a real hard time during COVID

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LGBTQ+ and the U.S. Supreme Court: What You Need to Know

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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Matthew D. Gramly It is now early June, the time of year when the U.S. Supreme Court steadily releases all of the remaining opinions they have not yet released throughout the Court’s term. Since June is also Pride month, Court watchers are keeping an eye out this year for

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A Closer Look at California’s New Laws for 2021

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Written By Christopher B. Dolan and Jeremy M. Jessup This week’s question comes from Johanna in Truckee who asks: Every new year there are hordes of new laws that are enacted but I find it difficult to know what they are. Is there any way you can provide some highlights of California’s new laws? Dear

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Inching toward equality for LGBTQ+

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By: Christopher B. Dolan and Lourdes DeArmas Jennifer K. asks: Did Gov. Gavin Newsom just sign into law protection for pedophiles? Dear Jennifer: No. That is far from the truth. Pedophiles are not protected under the recently passed California Senate Bill 145. Unfortunately, we are currently living in a reactionary time. We hear something and instead of

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLAIM FILED AGAINST U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR TRANSGENDER IMMIGRANT’S DEATH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CLAIM FILED AGAINST U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR TRANSGENDER IMMIGRANT’S DEATH PRESS CONFERENCE: June 12, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Dolan Law Firm, 1438 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. On June 11, 2019, the family of Johana Medina Leon filed a claim against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security

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California’s Progressing The Rights Of The Elderly LGBTQ Community

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This week’s question comes from Debbie D in the Castro who asks: “With all the hate coming out of Washington and the federal government trying to push back LGBTQ rights I heard that California is moving in the other direction. I’m glad I live in California. What is our State Government doing for us?”

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Can President Trump Ban Transgender Persons From Military Service?

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Dustin from San Francisco writes: “Chris, I am outraged that Trump has banned transgender people from serving in the military. Is this constitutional?” Thank you Dustin for your timely question. I share your outrage. I am proud to have championed transgender rights. I have assisted courageous transgender persons in safeguarding their rights and ending discriminatory

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