Overview

Over the past three decades, landmark Supreme Court decisions and federal legislation have built a foundation of legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. While major progress has been achieved, gaps remain—particularly in comprehensive nondiscrimination protections, which legislation like the Equality Act seeks to address.

This resource offers a comprehensive list of Supreme Court cases and federal legislation the reflect the current, fundamental legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community in the United States.