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Big Wins for Transgender Youth in Arkansas and Across the US

“I now feel a level of confidence I never knew was possible. I can easily and confidently interact with other people, whether I know them or not. My body is finally beginning to match who I am.”

Third Gender Marker to be Added to U.S. Passports

The United States will join other nations including Denmark, India, and Australia in adding a third gender marker to...

July 17, 2021
FreeState Justice Celebrates Six Legislative Wins for LGBTQIA+ Marylanders

Baltimore, Md.— FreeState Justice (FSJ), that pushed for policies and laws that reduce harm to LGBTQ+ Marylanders during the state’s...

June 10, 2021

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Former Client, Parent Sheds Light on Fight for Son’s Trans Rights in School,

“The absolute joy on my son’s face when he got the news was one of the best moments of my life…. I don’t want him to be focused on defending his trans-ness.” – Angela Donovan (she/...

June 10, 2021 507 0
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Name Change Process Won’t Require Publication After October 1

Under a new law effective October 1, 2021, Maryland courts will be required to waive the publication requirement in name change cases upon motion by the petitioner. Currently, Maryland law requires individuals seeking a name change...

June 9, 2021 492 0
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I lost almost everything, met a FreeState Justice lawyer;

Caption: Seth Canada (he/ him) in 2017 at a break stop on the last day of the “Confront White Supremacy March” from Charlottesville, Va. to Washington, DC, led by a transgender immigrant woman of color. “I...

April 30, 2021 653 0
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Passage of the “LGBTQ+ Panic” Bill by the Maryland Legislature

The National LGBT Bar Association and FreeState Justice celebrate the final passage of SB46 and HB231 banning the horrendous LGBTQ “panic” defense in Maryland, The Free State. We appreciate and thank our chief champions, Senator Clarence...

April 8, 2021 1170 0
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TDOV Rally on 3/31: Honoring Black Trans Lives on Trans Day of Visibility

Baltimore Safe Haven & FreeState Justice spoke with the Real News Network on the importance of lifting up and honoring Black trans lives. During this #TransWeekofAction and on International Transgender Day of Visibility #TDOV, we hope...

March 30, 2021 363 0
Call to Action
#Justice4Kim and TLGBQ Prison reform now!

TW: trans death FreeState Justice REFORM NOW Posted by Baltimore Safe Haven on Monday, March 15, 2021 Kim Wirtz, a Black trans woman living in Baltimore City, was arrested and detained in a male cell of Baltimore...

March 25, 2021 613 0
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MD 2021 Legislative Session Starts Wednesday, January 13 2021

The 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session begins today! We want to share a few ways to get involved and stay informed as we fight for LGBTQIA+ policies this legislative session: Join FreeState Justice for a...

January 13, 2021 1290 0

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