Cases

Lambda Legal pursues impact litigation: We select cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBT people and those with HIV. Our docket ordinarily includes about 65 open cases at a time. We also support many important cases by filing friend-of-the-court (amicus) briefs.

Docket (Open Cases)

Lambda Legal case in which a legally married same-sex couple in Iowa gave birth to a stillborn baby and was issued a death certificate by the Iowa Department of Public Health with one of the mother’s names removed with correction fluid.
U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, a law that greatly expands access to health insurance for millions of Americans, including those living with HIV.

Recent Victories

Case arguing to preserve insurance benefits for same-sex couples after they are threatened by antigay group
Case arguing to uphold domestic partnership laws despite Proposition 22, California's antigay marriage initiative

Landmark Cases

Groundbreaking case arguing against Cirque du Soleil's decision to fire an employee because of his HIV status
(Amicus) Groundbreaking case seeking the right to marry for same-sex couples in Massachusetts

Selected Cases

Lambda Legal case in which a legally married same-sex couple in Iowa gave birth to a stillborn baby and was issued a death certificate by the Iowa Department of Public Health with one of the mother’s names removed with correction fluid.
U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, a law that greatly expands access to health insurance for millions of Americans, including those living with HIV.

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