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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · 1d

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar: Click through to learn what that could mean for folks in Minnesota and North Dakota.

For LGBTQ+ youth and families who've faced conversion therapy, we know this is heavy. You are seen, you are supported, and your safety matters.

Vertical image of supreme court facade with text on a dark teal background that reads: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorado’s law that protects minors from therapists who claim they can change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity if they just “try hard enough.” The Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences, including for youth in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Text on a dark teal background that reads: Conversion therapy is a dangerous, discredited practice linked to anxiety, depression, and higher rates of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

It’s not a thing of the past. Conversion therapy is still happening in communities across the U.S.

Every major medical and mental health association condemns conversion therapy and supports laws protecting youth.

Text on a dark teal background that reads: Laws protecting minors from conversion have broad support.
23 states have banned the practice, including Minnesota. North Dakota prohibits licensed social workers from engaging in conversion therapy.

But, if the Supreme Court strikes down Colorado’s ban, states like ours could be barred from enforcing our bans, which would allow licensed mental health providers to engage in this harmful practice.

Vertical image of supreme court facade with text on a dark teal background that reads: The Supreme Court will issue its ruling in summer 2026. We’ll hold a SCOTUS Chat to break down the decision and what it means for youth in Minnesota, North Dakota, and beyond.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · 20d

Tickets are on sale for the 3rd Annual Gender Justice Brunch on 11/16!

This year’s program, Equity & Inclusion in Women’s Sports, features Layshia Clarendon, recently retired WNBA veteran, and Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook.

Gender Justice Brunch 2025 Host & Ticket Page

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · 20d

Board service at Gender Justice is more than governance. It’s a chance to set strategic direction, support initiatives that advance gender, racial, and reproductive justice, and represent our work to the broader community. Join us!

Apply today: www.genderjustice.us/join-our-boa...

Join Our Board

We are seeking enthusiastic, social justice-minded applicants who share a passion for Gender Justice to join our board starting in January 2026.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 16

"It’s my hope that by telling my story, Americans will recognize that this is in fact happening in our country — and that it could keep happening unless they use their voices to demand this invasive bigotry stops."

Opinion | What happened to me at Buffalo Wild Wings was wrong. That’s why I’m speaking out.

I’m used to being stared at or whispered about in bathrooms and other spaces. It has happened more times than I can count. But this was different.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

We’re proud to stand with Gerika and her family as they seek justice—not just for themselves, but to make public spaces safer for everyone. Learn more about Mudra v. Buffalo Wild Wings 👇

Mudra v. Buffalo Wild Wings: Defending Victims of Anti-Trans Bathroom Panic

No one should be harassed in a public bathroom just for being themselves.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

“What happened to Gerika Mudra was not just wrong, it was unlawful,” said Sara Jane Baldwin, senior staff atty. “Minnesota law protects people from exactly this kind of discrimination in public spaces. No one should be harassed, humiliated, or forced to prove themselves just to use the bathroom.”

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

Across the country, we’re seeing a surge in anti-trans panic—fueled by misinformation and political opportunism—that encourages people to fear, surveil, and punish anyone who doesn’t conform to rigid, racialized ideas of what a girl or woman “should” look like.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

Scared, trapped, and humiliated, Gerika was forced to unzip her hoodie to show she had a chest just to make the harassment stop. This wasn’t just wrong—it was illegal. And it’s part of a larger, dangerous trend.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Today, we announced that we filed a charge of discrimination with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights on behalf of 18-year-old Gerika Mudra, a high schooler who was harassed by a server at Buffalo Wild Wings who accused her of being a boy in the girls’ bathroom.

Defending Victims of Anti-Trans Bathroom Panic

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

Across the country, we’re seeing a surge in anti-trans panic—fueled by misinformation and political opportunism—that encourages people to fear, surveil, and punish anyone who doesn’t conform to rigid, racialized ideas of what a girl or woman “should” look like.

Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 12

Scared, trapped, and humiliated, Gerika was forced to unzip her hoodie to show she had a chest just to make the harassment stop. This wasn’t just wrong—it was illegal. And it’s part of a larger, dangerous trend.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 11

We’re excited to announce Layshia Clarendon as a panelist at this year’s Gender Justice Brunch!

The first out trans & nonbinary WNBA player, Layshia will speak to the real issues in women’s sports and what it means to compete as a nonbinary pro athlete.

Become a sponsor: genderjustice.us/brunch

Promotional poster for Gender Justice's brunch that includes a save the date of November 16, 2025 and features Layshia Clarndon as a featured speaker.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 7

We're co-hosting an important convo led by RISE and @jca-mn.bsky.social‬ w/ AG Keith Ellison & Lt. Gov. Flanagan on August 21.

They’ll share how they’re working to protect MN communities from harmful federal policies + take your questions.

RSVP: bit.ly/rise-jca-gj

Flyer that reads: Join us for a Community Conversation featuring Attorney General Keith Ellison and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on August 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Register at bit.ly/rise-jca-gj and location will be provided upon registration.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Aug 6

While some politicians weaponize “fairness in women’s sports” to attack trans athletes, the real violations of Title IX are happening in plain sight.

In MN, girls’ high school teams are forced to play on subpar fields with fewer resources than boys’ teams. That’s not fairness—it’s discrimination.

Minnesota Softball Has A Title IX Problem | Defector

On May 11, 2023, Ellerie Ulfers was pitching for Washburn High School against district rival Southwest in a varsity softball game in Minneapolis, Minn. The start time had been moved back 15 minutes, t...

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 30

Last week, SCOTUS opened the door to anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.

Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.

Register below👇

SCOTUS Chat: LGBTQ+ Censorship in Public Schools

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 27

BREAKING: SCOTUS just ruled in Mahmoud v. Taylor, setting a dangerous precedent for anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools. This decision undermines the separation of church and state, allowing personal religious beliefs to dictate what students can and cannot learn.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 26

Yesterday, we gathered for a discussion to unpack SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, stating that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.

If you missed the discussion, you can check out a recap here on the impacts of the decision in MN and ND:

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth.

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is a devastating blow to transgender and nonbinary youth.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 24

Check out MPR’s interview with Brittany Stewart, senior staff attorney at Gender Justice, as she reacts to SCOTUS’s decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti.

You can join our virtual SCOTUS Chat tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:30 PM to learn more about the decision's impacts: secure.everyaction.com/3e_4oeVK-EC8...

How a Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care could impact Minnesotans

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for children — a ruling that is expected to shield similar laws in at least 20 other states.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 23

Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat this Wednesday, June 25, at 4:30 PM to get the full breakdown of last week's Skrmetti ruling, hear from experts, and learn more about what the decision means for Minnesotans and North Dakotans. See you there!

SCOTUS Chat: Impact on Gender-Affirming Care In MN & ND

Join our U.S. v. Skrmetti virtual briefing on Wednesday, June 25, at 4:30 PM.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 18

In Minnesota, transgender youth can still access the care they need thanks to strong state-level protections. In North Dakota, we will continue to fight for trans youth and their right to access care in the courtroom with our case, T.D. v. Wrigley.

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 18

SCOTUS just issued their ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, deciding that it is constitutional for states to ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.

We are planning to hold a SCOTUS Chat to unpack this decision. More details to come -- stay tuned!

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 16

Speaker Emeritus Hortman was a champion. We honor her legacy by refusing to be silent, and by continuing the fight she championed so powerfully—for a future where everyone can live with freedom, safety, and dignity. (5/5)

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 16

It was carried out by an individual who reportedly embraced anti-abortion extremism, evangelical fervor, and white Christian nationalist ideology—a toxic combination that has fueled rising attacks on bodily autonomy, LGBTQ+ rights, and democracy itself. (4/5)

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 16

This was not a random act of violence. It was a deliberate, politically motivated act of domestic terrorism, targeting those who have stood unapologetically for bodily autonomy and human rights. (3/5)

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Gender Justice @genderjustice.us · Jun 16

We also mourn the brutal murder of her husband, Mark, and the unimaginable grief now facing their loved ones and our entire state. We are holding in our hearts Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who were also targeted in this attack, as they begin the journey to heal from this trauma. (2/5)

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