LGBTQ+ “Panic” Defense
The LGBTQ+ Bar has served as a national expert on the dangerous LGBTQ+ “panic” defense for two decades. In 2013, The American Bar Association unanimously approved a resolution – introduced by The Bar – calling for an end to these heinous defense arguments.
LGBTQ+ “Panic” Defense Map
Nearly 20 states have now banned the LGBTQ+ “panic” defense from the courtroom. Use our interactive map to learn whether the LGBTQ+ “Panic” defense is banned in your state.
Safe Schools Brief Bank
This brief bank is a comprehensive compilation of recent cases dealing with school bullying. This brief bank compiles materials including briefs to educate practitioners, scholars and law students on this life or death issue.Its purpose is to inform, educate and inspire lawyers and other legal professionals working in this area of law.
Jury Access
The LGBTQ+ Bar is a leader in combatting discrimination against LGBTQ+ prospective jurors. Serving on a jury is a fundamental right of citizenship. Learn more about the barriers LGBTQ+ people still face in jury service here.
Jury Access Map
Use our interactive map to learn whether the LGBTQ+ prospective jurors are protected against discrimination in your state.
The History of Jury Access and the LGBTQ+ Bar’s Advocacy
Cases of Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ People in Jury Selection; SmithKline Beecham Corp v. Abbott Laboratories; The 2018 ABA Resolution.
The Blood Ban Blogs
This blog series compiles personal accounts from those affected by the discriminatory blood ban, which places limits on people assigned male at birth who have had sex with other people assigned male at birth from donating blood. These testimonials demonstrate the human impact of the blood ban.
ABA Resolutions
The LGBTQ+ Bar was instrumental in the passage of three key resolutions in the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates. All three resolutions are centered on the basic principle of equality under the law, and Resolution 113A and Resolution 108D have served as a basis for legislation both in individual states and in the United States Congress.
Legal Advocacy
The LGBTQ+ Bar has submitted amici briefs and comments that have been used in cases concerning LGBTQ+ issues. We have provided these briefs and comments for public viewing here on our website.
