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HRC Issues First-Ever State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ People in the U.S.

HeadlineJun 07, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign has issued its first-ever state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. amid an onslaught of hateful legislation. More than 525 anti-LGBTQ state bills have been introduced in the 2023 legislative session — over 70 of those have become law. The group released a guide listing anti-LGBTQ laws state by state, and a “know your rights” guide for LGBTQ+ travelers. We’ll speak with HRC President Kelley Robinson after headlines.

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