PLUS: We're hiring!


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# NEW RESEARCH



# Scholars file amicus brief with the Supreme Court in Skrmetti case


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On September 3, Williams Institute scholars with assistance from Selendy Gay, PLLC filed a
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with the Supreme Court in United States v. Skrmetti. In this case, the Court will decide whether Tennessee's ban on access to puberty-blocking medication and gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender youth violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

The brief provides information about transgender individuals in the U.S. and the impact of laws restricting access to gender-affirming health care. Scholars explain that the uneven distribution of state laws on gender-affirming care has led to unequal access to health care across regions and may disproportionately affect Black Americans.

Correction: A previous version of this newsletter mistakenly misidentified the law firm that provided assistance in this brief. We are grateful for the pro bono legal assistance from Selendy Gay, PLLC.


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# WILLIAMS NEWS




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On August 22, the Williams Institute hosted a webinar to discuss results from our recent study on the attitudes toward LGBTQ people in Mainland China and what implications they might have on the future of LGBTQ rights in the country. The webinar was moderated by Darius Longarino, Senior Fellow, Yale Law School's Paul Tsai China Center. Panelists included Williams Institute Distinguished Senior Scholar Ilan Meyer; Ying Xin, Former Director of the Beijing LGBT Center; Yanzi Peng, Founder of LGBT Rights Advocacy China; Zhijun Hu, Co-founder of PFLAG China.

If you were't able to join us, you can watch the recording on our
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# We're hiring! Join our team

Data Analyst

The Williams Institute is looking for a Project Policy Analyst to assist scholars in conducting public policy, social science, and public health research related to the mission of the Institute. Primary responsibilities include research and analysis of regulations and legislation, preparing written products (e.g., literature reviews, reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, fact sheets, graphics, and presentations), and coordinating project timelines, research materials, and data collection. The analyst will assist in the development of research protocols and study materials and prepare and administer human subjects protection protocols.

Deadline to apply ([link removed]): September 30, 2024



Judicial and Legal Education Director & Scholar

The Williams Institute is seeking an experienced director to lead the Institute's educational programming for judges, lawyers, law students, and the public. The Director will also be responsible for running three of the Institute's premier annual programs: the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition, the Dukeminier Awards Journal, and the Institute's Annual Update Conference. After the second year in the position, the Director will teach a course at UCLA Law focused on sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law.

Deadline to apply ([link removed]): September 30, 2024


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# UPCOMING EVENTS




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# The Role of LGBTQ+ Organizations in Youth Food Access

# September 17, 2024

A discussion of recent research on LGBTQ+ youth food insecurity and strategies to improve access to food.


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# UniTy

# October 20, 2024

You are invited to our annual celebration of Los Angeles' trans and nonbinary communities. The festivities will be held at Bike Shed Moto Co. in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Sponsored by LA Pride and the TransLatin@ Coalition.


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The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.


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