State-Level LGBTQ+ Protections: New Jersey Trans Care Shield Law Passed; Massachusetts Officials React to SCOTUS Ruling; First Circuit Upholds Maine Nondiscrimination Law for Religious Schools
Key Questions
What protections does New Jersey’s new trans care shield law provide?
The law shields providers and patients from out-of-state legal interference, codifying prior executive orders as the last blue state to enact such measures amid federal challenges.
How did Massachusetts officials respond to the Supreme Court transgender sports ruling?
Officials including Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell blamed the Trump administration and pledged to review state policies while remaining committed to inclusive approaches.
What did the First Circuit rule regarding Maine’s nondiscrimination law?
The court held that religious schools accepting public funds must comply with the state’s nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students and staff, limiting the reach of Carson v. Makin.
New Jersey passed a trans care shield law, the last blue state to do so, protecting providers and patients from out-of-state interference. This is a significant state-level policy win amid hostile federal landscape and recent SCOTUS setbacks, codifying executive order protections and serving as a model for other states. Massachusetts officials Healey and Campbell blame Trump for SCOTUS trans sports ruling and vow review of state policies. New: First Circuit ruled that religious schools taking public funds must comply with Maine's nondiscrimination laws, a significant civil rights win limiting Carson v. Makin and protecting LGBTQ+ students and staff.