March 2024 - This report connects the dots on extremist politicians’ attempts to fundamentally remake this country. The report further outlines the tightening restrictions on voting rights that limit the political power to fight back.
November 2022 - This report illustrates clear, achievable ID policies that promote public safety and good governance while still ensuring that people can have their basic needs met and have an equal opportunity to participate in civic and everyday life.
In a majority of states, voters show some form of identification when casting their ballot in-person. States that do not require some form of ID typically ask for a signature or other identifying information to confirm the voter’s eligibility.
These maps illustrate the state laws and administrative polices governing the processes by which an individual can change the gender marker on their driver's license and/or birth certificate to accurately reflect their gender identity, sometimes including intrusive and outdated requirements, such as proof of sex reassignment surgery and court orders.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact Black communities.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact Indigenous and Native communities.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact transgender and nonbinary people.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact immigrant communities.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact low-income communities.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
November 2022 - Infographic that highlights some of the ID obstacles that uniquely impact formerly incarcerated people.
May 2020 - This report details how a dearth of progressive laws and policies in 14 Southern states has led to distinct challenges along with unique opportunities for advancing legal equality for LGBTQ people in the region.
February 2020 - This report offers a fresh perspective on the current legal status of LGBTQ people and tallies nearly 40 LGBTQ-related laws and policies across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories.
November 2019 - This report includes original analysis of the unique challenges and opportunities for transgender people in rural America.
February 2017 - To help make sense of the current policy landscape in the states, this report looks at legal equality for transgender people across the country. The gender identity tally is comprised of 25 state laws and policies in five key categories: Non-Discrimination, LGBT Youth, Health and Safety, Ability to Correct the Name and Gender Marker on Identity Documents, and Adoption and Parenting.
November 2015 - This LGBT Policy Spotlight examines the state laws and policies that govern the processes by which transgender people are able to correct the name and gender marker on their identity documents to match the gender the person lives every day. The brief includes common sense policy recommendations to help ensure transgender people can access accurate identity documents.
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