HRC’s Accountability Tracker

This timeline breaks down the federal legal and policy threats —from the Trump-Vance Administration, Congress, and federal courts— to the freedom, equality, and dreams of countless LGBTQ+ Americans and others nationwide to help provide oversight and accountability.

Our fight continues, and we’re not backing down. We will track the threats to equality and hold those who threaten our rights accountable. Be ready to show up, protect our progress, and stay informed. 


Understanding Executive Orders and What They Mean for the LGBTQ+ Community

President Trump has already signed several executive orders that directly impact LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.  Learn more about what executive orders are, how they look, and their impacts.

Donald Trump Takes Aim at Student Athletes, Continues Obsession with Attacking LGBTQ+ Youth

Doubling down on his agenda of division, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order attempting to prohibit transgender students from participating on school sports teams aligning with their gender identity. 

Background On Trump Executive Order Attacking LGBTQ+ Students, Their Educators, and the Freedom for All Children to Learn

On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that attempts to dictate to students, their parents, and educators what they can read, learn, say, and who they can be.

HRC Responds to Newest Trump Attack On Education

"All students deserve to feel safe and welcome in school. But this new administration is making it clear they want to dictate to children, their parents, and educators what they can read, what they can learn, what they can say, and who they can be. "

Background on Trump Executive Order Targeting Health Care for Transgender People Under 19

President Trump issued an executive order relating to the provision of health care for transgender people throughout the U.S. The order includes many falsehoods about gender-affirming care, ignoring the fact that this care is supported by every major medical association, including the American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, and others.

HRC Responds to Illegal Firing of EEOC Commissioners: “A calculated attack on every American worker's fundamental right to a workplace free from discrimination”

“Everyone deserves a fair shot and a workplace free from discrimination. But the illegal firing of EEOC Commissioners Burrows and Samuels isn't just another bureaucratic shake-up – it's a calculated attack on every American worker's fundamental right to a workplace free from discrimination."

Human Rights Campaign and Lambda Legal Will Sue to Block Trump Administration’s Renewed Transgender Military Service Ban

HRC and Lambda Legal announced their intent to sue the Trump administration to block implementation of yet another discriminatory and dangerous attempt to bar patriotic transgender military service members from serving openly in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Trump Pauses Disbursements to Program Supplying H.I.V. Treatment Worldwide

PEPFAR, which is estimated to have delivered lifesaving treatment to as many as 25 million people in 54 countries, faces a funding delay of as long as 180 days. Read the article from The New York Times.

How a rule imposed by Trump shapes abortion access around the world

The Mexico City policy, or “global gag rule,” blocks U.S. aid to foreign organizations that perform or discuss abortions. Read the article from the Washington Post. 

Trump executive order: What will the ‘two sexes’ policy change for LGBTQ+

Trump has directed federal agencies to only define gender as either, male and female, and reject a person’s preferred gender identity or pronouns. Read the article from The Independent.

Trump Revokes Workplace Discrimination Rules Enacted By LBJ In 1965

The new president just unwound a landmark anti-discrimination measure implemented amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Read the article from HuffPost.

Background On Trump Day One Executive Orders Impacting The LGBTQ+ Community

On his first day in office as the 47th president of the United States, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders (EOs) that impact the LGBTQ+ community, as well as many others. 

Trump Expected to Sign Barrage of Actions Taking Aim At LGBTQ+ Americans

These executive actions could undermine nondiscrimination enforcement and embolden the harassment of the LGBTQ+ community and all women and girls.

Anti-Equality Lawmakers Begin New Congress With Move to Target Kids in Sports

In a deeply partisan vote, the House passed a bill that would prohibit transgender students from participating on school sports teams aligning with their gender identity. 

Senate Passes Defense Bill Blocking Health Care For Trans Military Children

The United States Senate passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision blocking healthcare for the transgender children of military servicemembers.