GJL is engaged in impact litigation both as a plaintiff ourselves, and by supporting Trans individuals who are plaintiffs in legal challenges against discriminatory policies. By working closely with national legal organizations such as the ACLU, Lambda Legal, GLAD Law, Human Rights Campaign (HCR), National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and National Women’s Law Center, we help connect Trans people directly impacted by harmful laws with organizations litigating their cases. Through these partnerships, we ensure that our communities have the legal standing necessary to fight for civil rights and challenge injustices in the courtroom.

In response to the Trump administration’s executive orders targeting Trans people, we have worked closely with the Washington State Attorney General’s Office to establish and maintain legal standing in lawsuits challenging these orders. Our organization is already a plaintiff in the legal battle against the executive order barring Trans people from military service, and we are determined to secure both preliminary and permanent injunctions to halt implementation of these harmful policies.