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Philadelphia Gay News @phillygaynews.bsky.social · 4d

“Gender-affirming care is legal in Pennsylvania. Discrimination based on sex and disability status is not,” said Annmarie Pinarski of the Women’s Law Project.

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Pennsylvania lawsuits take center stage in the fight to support and protect trans youth - Philadelphia Gay News

PA hospitals face subpoenas over gender-affirming care for trans youth, sparking lawsuits and calls to protect LGBTQ+ minors’ rights.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 12h

We recently lost a true friend, brilliant colleague, longtime WLP board member, & rebelliously joyful champion for equality. Our hearts go out to Ellen's family & friends. Thank you for everything, Ellen, and rest in peace.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 14h

Attention doctors! We have tips for writing an effective note for pregnant & lactating patients requesting work or school accommodations--> www.womenslawproject.org/wp-content/u...

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 14h

We're at Pennsylvania Hospital today talking with doctors about how to best support pregnant & parenting patients requesting work or school accommodations.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 1d

Anti-abortion extremists are traveling here to target Pennsylvanians: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Anti-abortion activists pardoned by Trump face trial for new clinic ‘invasion’

Two who received presidential pardon among six activists charged with trespass and conspiracy in Pennsylvania

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Rep. Lindsay Powell @reppowell.com · 2d

No one should face fear or intimidation when seeking care. HB 670, my state-level FACE Act, protects access to reproductive healthcare in PA—because these rights are human rights.

Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Anti-abortion extremists from across the country are traveling to Pennsylvania to target our patients & physicians:

What happened after Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists | Women's Law Project

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Pennsylvania! The deadline to register to vote is Mon Oct 20! Registered? Take 15 seconds to double-check! www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterr...

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Want more info & an alert when this bill is scheduled for a vote? Get on the list here: www.womenslawproject.org/action-alerts/

Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

HOW TO HELP: If you are a provider, clinic escort, patient, or anyone affected by anti-abortion harassment & obstructionism in PA and want to help advocate for this bill, contact us at [email protected]

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

HOW TO HELP: Send a message to PA Judiciary Committee Chairman Briggs to urge him to schedule the state FACE Act HB 670 for a Committee vote--> actionnetwork.org/letters/take...

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Right now, as anti-abortion activists are targeting and harassing patients outside clinics as part of a 40-day harassment campaign, it’s clear that we urgently need a state FACE Act to protect providers, patients, and clinic staff from obstruction, harassment, and violence.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Pennsylvania has a long, grim history of anti-abortion harassment and violence. Now, extremists are traveling to states like PA to target patients and providers here. And since the DOJ has largely stopped enforcing the federal FACE Act, Pennsylvanians are more vulnerable than ever.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

This summer, police arrested six out-of-state extremists at a Delaware County clinic—including two offenders Trump pardoned earlier this year. According to reports, they refused to leave the clinic and splashed an unknown liquid and powder on the clinic walls and floor.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

A chilling story: In January, Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists convicted under the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act—a law passed in 1994 to address an epidemic of anti-abortion violence in the United States.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 3d

Anti-abortion extremists from across the country are traveling to Pennsylvania to target our patients & physicians:

What happened after Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists | Women's Law Project

www.womenslawproject.org

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 9d

Here's a few of the many messages you sent our brave young trans clients leading the fight to restore gender-affirming care for youth at UPMC! Want to send a note?--> www.instagram.com/reel/DPSC48s...

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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 16d

UPMC faces discrimination lawsuit for halting medical care for trans minors

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UPMC faces discrimination lawsuit for halting medical care for trans minors

Five plaintiffs, including three transgender minors and two 18-year-olds, have filed a lawsuit against UPMC Children's Hospital for what they say is discrimination in their decision to halt gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 9d

"The proposed rule [denies female veterans] equity in their care, equity that they are entitled to through their service to this country." - WLP Attorney Tyler Gillett buckscountybeacon.com/2025/09/stak...

Stakeholders Say Trump Administration’s Proposed VA Abortion Ban Would Harm Vulnerable Pennsylvania Veterans - Bucks County Beacon

The ban – which would even apply in states where abortion is legal – would prohibit women veterans from getting military-provided abortion health care, even if they were raped.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Professor Donley, the chair of WLP's Board of Trustees! www.law.pitt.edu/news/profess...

Professors Greer Donley and Anjali Vats Promoted to Full Professor at Pitt Law | School of Law

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law is proud to announce the promotion of Greer Donley and Anjali Vats to the rank of Full Professor, recognizing their scholarly achievements, international imp...

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PP Advocates PA @ppadvocatespa.bsky.social · 11d

We support our allies at the @womenslawproject.bsky.social and courageous families demanding equal access to gender affirming care. Trans youth deserve dignity, care, and respect, not discrimination. Read more: www.wesa.fm/health-scien...

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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 16d

Trans Patients File Groundbreaking Legal Complaint Against UPMC For Capitulation To Trump

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Trans Patients File Groundbreaking Legal Complaint Against UPMC For Capitulation To Trump

UPMC bowed to Trump and abandoned its trans patients, advocates say. It may have violated state law.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 14d

What's the big deal about PA's judicial elections on 11/4? Let's talk about it! Join WLP + @edlawcenter.bsky.social on 10/3. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Rich Lord @richelord.bsky.social · 25d

Trump's executive order targeting gender-affirming care for people younger than 19 cowed UPMC, and other Pittsburgh providers followed that lead. Here's what affected families are doing www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-t...

Pittsburgh families struggle to find gender-affirming care as providers follow UPMC's lead

Trans youth may still legally receive gender-affirming care in Pennsylvania, but families are looking across state borders to find new providers.

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 16d

So proud of our courageous young clients!

"Transgender youth in Pennsylvania and their families made history... when they filed a first-of-its-kind complaint" www.erininthemorning.com/p/trans-pati...

Trans Patients File Groundbreaking Legal Complaint Against UPMC For Capitulation To Trump

UPMC bowed to Trump and abandoned its trans patients, advocates say. It may have violated state law.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Women's Law Project @womenslawproject.bsky.social · 17d

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