Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and the Law in a Nutshell
Author:
Colker, Ruth
Edition:
4th
Copyright Date:
2026
- Publication Date: November 11th, 2025
- ISBN: 9798895454596
- Subject: Gender law
- Series: Nutshells
- Type: Overviews
- Description: This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and the law. Topics covered include: regulation of sexuality, gender identity and expression, transgender discrimination, gender-affirming health care, parenthood, marriage, transgender military ban, nondiscrimination statutes and ordinances, freedom of expression, freedom of association, and religious freedom. Discussion includes developments at the federal, state and local level. Statutes discussed include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX; the Fair Housing Act; and the Affordable Care Act; Defense of Marriage Act, along with various Trump Executive Orders.
