Press Releases

New Mother Files Complaint After Enduring Non-Consensual and Discriminatory Drug Testing, Reporting to DCFS Because of Poppy Seed Consumption

We filed a Human Rights charge with National Advocates for Pregnant Women on behalf of a mother who had DCFS called on her during birth because an Easter poppy seed cake led to a positive drug test.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Again Denies Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Woman

The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) failed to confirm they have approved Cristina Nichole Iglesias for gender-affirming surgery by the Wednesday court-ordered deadline, suggesting that BOP has again denied her the care she needs.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy

Broad Alliance Opposes Proposed Gang Asset Forfeiture Ordinance

An alliance of faith-based and anti-violence community leaders have joined policy organizations and government agencies to call on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to drop her plan to use new civil asset forfeiture powers in response to gun violence in Chicago.

Judge Orders Federal Government to Improve Care, Decide on Gender-Affirming Surgery for Transgender Woman

For the first time ever, a federal court has ordered the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to evaluate a transgender woman for gender-affirming surgery.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy