An estimated 825,100 transgender adult citizens in the U.S. will be eligible to vote in the November 2024 general election. About 210,800 of them could encounter difficulty voting at the polls because they live in a voter ID state that primarily conducts their elections at the polls, and they do not have an ID that lists their correct name and/or gender. Approximately 91,300 of these transgender adults reside in states with the strictest forms of voter ID laws and could potentially be disenfranchised.

States seeking to preserve and expand access to abortion and gender-affirming care have passed shield laws that provide legal protections from punitive actions in other states. Currently, 23 states and D.C. have shield law protections related to reproductive health care, and 17 states and D.C. have shield law protections related to gender-affirming health care.

A new guide created by UCLA's Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy, in partnership with the Williams Institute, provides a comprehensive analysis of the protections provided in each state’s shield law.

On the August 18 episode of After America, Williams Institute Senior Fellow and Director of International Programs Ari Shaw discussed the history of anti-LGBTQ policies in the U.S. and how it relates to today's legislative efforts to limit the rights of LGBTQ people. 

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: 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: September 30, 2024

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

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.

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.