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Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in a major U.S. men’s professional sports league, died at 47 after battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Federal officials are seeking private medical records tied to transgender youth care, raising legal concerns as NYU Langone faces a rare criminal probe subpoena.

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its longstanding policy admitting transgender women and nonbinary students.

A proposed HUD rule could restrict transgender people’s access to shelters, requiring placement based on birth sex and raising concerns about safety, discrimination, and homelessness.

Senate Democrats continue voting against anti-trans measures but often avoid speaking out, as internal divisions shape how the party addresses transgender rights ahead of key elections.

The Supreme Court will review a Colorado preschool law requiring equal enrollment for same-sex couples’ children, setting up a major case on religious rights and LGBTQ protections.

A federal court in Minnesota ruled for transgender student-athletes, finding that executive orders cannot override Title IX and allowing students to keep competing consistent with their gender identity.

The Tennessee Senate passed an amended bill requiring reporting on transgender-related healthcare, despite protests and concerns that the measure could stigmatize patients and lay groundwork for future restrictions.

The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after a legal challenge, marking a reversal following backlash over its earlier removal.

A federal appeals court ruled Iowa can enforce a law restricting LGBTQ topics in K-6 classrooms and banning certain books, as opponents warn of broad censorship and ongoing legal challenges.