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193:, though these laws have been criticized for "giving religious people a license to discriminate" against LGBTQ people and have provoked both domestic and international backlash. Mississippi was the last state to allow same-sex couples to adopt after a federal judge ruled in May 2016 that the adoption ban unconstitutional. Recent opinion polls have reported a trend in support for some LGBT rights, with a majority of Mississippi residents now favoring an anti-discrimination law covering sexual orientation and gender identity.
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249:. In 1995, the state passed a "sex offender registration law" requiring those convicted under the sodomy law to register their address with the sheriff and notify any change in address. Additionally, under a 1987 law, employers were permitted to ask the State Attorney General if a potential employee had committed a sex offense, including consensual sodomy.
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allow same-sex couples to adopt. The ban was officially declared dead on May 2, 2016 after a deadline passed at midnight for
Mississippi officials to appeal the court ruling. One of the plaintiffs, Susan Hrostowski along with her wife, Kathryn Garner, said: "I've been waiting 16 years to be able to adopt my son, so I'm overjoyed about that."
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passed a similar resolution in
January 2014. On January 6, 2015, however, the Starkville City Council voted 5–2 to repeal the equality resolution. On January 8, 2015, Mayor Parker Wiseman vetoed the measure, but on January 21, 2015 the City Council voted 5–2 to override Wiseman's veto and repeal the
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protects the beliefs that "marriage should be the union of one man and one woman, sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage, and male and female refer to an individual's biological sex as objectively determined by anatomy and genetics at time of birth". Soon after the bill's passage,
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responded to the ruling by stating; "We respect the district court's analysis of the law and will consult with the
Department of Human Services on what options to take going forward." Any appeal was considered unlikely to succeed. The ruling made Mississippi the final state in the United States to
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Mississippi has always permitted adoption by an unmarried adult without regard to sexual orientation. Couples of the same gender were not able to adopt jointly as a result of the state passing a law banning adoption and fostering by same-sex couples in 2000. By 2015, Mississippi was the only state
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Mississippi Vital Records will issue an amended birth certificate with a new name and gender marker "upon receipt of a certified court order, a medical statement that attests to the reassignment, and the required fee." However, the amended birth certificate will display both the current and
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February 28, 2023, Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill to ban gender affirming healthcare for any trans person under 18 years old, which both houses of the state legislature had passed earlier that month. Its authors call it the “Regulate Experiment Adolescent Procedures" (REAP) Act.
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November 1, 2021, to update a driver's license, applicants must fill out a "Gender Designation Form" and have it signed by a professional such as a physician or psychotherapist. Previously, the Department of Public Safety required a court order or an amended birth certificate.
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authorized a recodification of state law with that power given to the
Attorney General. The Attorney General changed the heading over the sodomy law from "crime against nature" to "unnatural intercourse". Due to this change, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled in 1955 in
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many states and cities banned public travel to
Mississippi. The bill was due to go into effect on July 1, 2016. On June 30, however, U.S. District Court Judge Carlton W. Reeves issued a preliminary injunction blocking the law. On June 23, 2017, the
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banned an LGBT pride parade from taking place. Following backlash and legal action, the city allowed the event to happen. It was held on March 24, 2018 and was the largest parade in the city's history, with about 3,000 people in attendance.
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are limited in comparison to other states. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in
Mississippi as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas. Same-sex marriage has been recognized since June 2015 in accordance with the
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banning same-sex marriage in the state. A statute banning same-sex marriage took effect on February 12, 1997. On November 4, 2004, voters approved a constitutional amendment that defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
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informed the state's circuit clerks that they could issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and that refusal to do so might invite lawsuits on the part of those denied licenses.
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that discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is discrimination on the basis of sex, and
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is known for being among the most socially conservative states in the country. A 2017 opinion poll showed that Mississippi, alongside
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protects religious people from legal repercussions if they verbally condemn the "lifestyle" or "actions" of LGBT persons.
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introduced a bill to prevent some people from changing their name and gender. If the bill passed, it would have:
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protects the views of students in any educational institution from being reprimanded for their religious views.
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calendar in February 2022, though the prohibition on inmate name changes passed via separate legislation.
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Mississippi statutes do not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
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1926:"Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski bans city travel to states that have passed anti-LGBT laws"
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2302:"Starkville, Mississippi Officials Override Mayor's Veto, Repeal Historic Gay-Rights Initiatives"
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1998:"Oxford, MS unanimously passes Pro-LGBT resolution - WDAM.COM - TV 7 - News, Weather and Sports"
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and a number of other cities provide protections in housing and public accommodations as well.
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where opposition to same-sex marriage outnumbered support. Additionally, the state has passed
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The sodomy law was upheld twice as constitutional by the Mississippi Supreme Court, first in
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2381:"What is the REAP Act? New bill targets gender affirming care for trans kids in Mississippi"
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1117:"Mississippi to pay more than $ 400K in attorneys' fees over unconstitutional sodomy law"
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2050:"Fifth Mississippi City Council Passes Pro-LGBT Resolution | Human Rights Campaign"
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1422:"Judge Invalidates Mississippi's Same-Sex Adoption Ban, the Last of Its Kind in America"
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2567:"Mississippi moves one step closer to banning transgender athletes from women's sports"
2183:"Rosedale, Mississippi City Council Passes LGBTQ-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Ordinance"
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2487:"'They took it back.' MS reverses course on policy easing gender changes on licenses"
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state of Mississippi face legal challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-
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R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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1692:"Second Mississippi city passes major LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance"
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signed the bill into law on March 11, with it expected to go into force on July 1.
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1893:"California will no longer pay for state workers to travel to anti-LGBT states"
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2536:"Breaking: First Anti-Trans Bill of 2021 Heads to Mississippi Governor's Desk"
1219:"Mississippi's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules"
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1831:"Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules"
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The following cities have passed resolutions supporting the LGBT community:
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Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Mississippi since 2003, when the
2660:"Mississippi Senate Passes Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Sports Ban Bill"
2598:"Mississippi's senate passess bill attacking trans people in school sports"
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2246:"Mississippi town rescinds health coverage for unmarried domestic partners"
410: Does not protect sexual orientation and gender identity in employment
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3006:"FDA eases blood donation requirements for gay men amid "urgent" shortage"
2629:"Mississippi Senate votes to ban transgender athletes from women's sports"
2216:"Starkville passes equality resolution supporting LGBT residents, others"
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Lesbian, gay and bisexual people allowed to serve openly in the military
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1603:"Clarksdale is third Mississippi city to pass LGBTQ-Inclusive Ordinance"
1483:"Mississippi's Gay Adoption Ban Dead After State Fails To Appeal Ruling"
586:; local non-discrimination ordinance implemented on the 17th June, 2021.
404: Sexual orientation and gender identity solely in public employment
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2024:"Magnolia, MS Passes Pro-LGBT Resolution | Human Rights Campaign"
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was not a "crime against nature" and thus not criminal. In 1942, the
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various religious freedom laws designed to protect religious beliefs
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Employment protections for sexual orientation and gender identity (
1770:"Two conservative justices joined decision expanding LGBTQ rights"
1718:"HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 2018 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD"
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2355:"Mississippi Senate passes limit on gender-affirming health care"
1752:"STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 2018 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD"
2975:"Medical Conditions That Can Keep You From Joining the Military"
1971:"Hattiesburg follows Starkville in passing diversity resolution"
1335:"Mississippi Ban on Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples Is Challenged"
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Senate Bill 3074 (Mississippi Legislature, 2000 Regular Session)
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2814:"Mississippi enacts transgender bathroom ban in public schools"
2276:"Starkville mayor vetoes board's repeal of equality resolution"
1061:"The History of Sodomy Laws in the United States - Mississippi"
149:. State statutes do not address discrimination on the basis of
2866:"Mississippi GOP pass anti-trans bathroom bill at last-minute"
2505:"Mississippi Revises Way to Change Gender on Driver's License"
1392:"Judge blocks Mississippi ban on adoption by same-sex couples"
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Anti-discrimination laws in housing and public accommodations
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Mississippi enacted its first criminal provision dealing with
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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
2840:"MS Legislature passes transgender bathroom restriction bill"
1735:"OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 2018 MUNICIPAL EQUALITY INDEX SCORECARD"
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Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
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History of violence against LGBT people in the United States
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U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions
2945:"Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military"
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The bill was referred a judiciary committee and died on the
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
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lifted the injunction as the plaintiffs in the case lacked
2722:"Mississippi gov signs bill limiting transgender athletes"
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Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
2753:"Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Banning Trans Athletes"
2077:"Bay St. Louis passes measure supporting LGBT community"
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Intersex people allowed to serve openly in the military
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using the gestational or traditional surrogacy process.
2918:"Starkville Pride event largest parade in city history"
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therefore protects LGBT employees from discrimination.
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Waveland joins other Miss. cities with LGBT resolution
1566:"What You Need to Know About Surrogacy in Mississippi"
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have similar protections but for city employees only.
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Disney and Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act
1586:. Human Rights Campaign. May 15, 2011. Archived from
1510:"Same-sex adoption is finally legal in all 50 states"
1800:"US Supreme Court backs protection for LGBT workers"
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Altering sex on identity documents does not require
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Mississippi Student Religious Liberties Act of 2013
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462:On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in
2943:Baldor, Lolita; Miller, Zeke (January 25, 2021).
846:Stepchild and joint adoption by same-sex couples
1249:"Order and Opinion: Stay pending appeal granted"
304:, ruled Mississippi's ban on same-sex marriage
1660:"Jackson council adds LGBT protections to law"
311:On June 29, 2015, following the ruling of the
157:; however, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in
3843:2020s anti-LGBT movement in the United States
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2434:"Mississippi SB2263 | 2022 | Regular Session"
2409:"Mississippi SB2356 | 2022 | Regular Session"
1131:"Mississippi Governor Bans Same-Sex Marriage"
502:Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act
8:
3705:State bans on local anti-discrimination laws
1452:"Federal judge tosses same-sex adoption ban"
2353:Wagster Pettus, Emily (February 21, 2023).
523:, thus allowing the law to go into effect.
339:Mississippi has been required to recognize
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3271:Presidential Memorandum of August 25, 2017
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2052:. Hrc.org. April 30, 2014. Archived from
2026:. Hrc.org. April 22, 2014. Archived from
1951:Judge blocks HB 1523 from starting July 1
1366:"Portman's Conversion Should Be a Lesson"
3722:Florida Parental Rights in Education Act
3128:Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
2720:Wagster Pettus, Emily (March 11, 2021).
2627:Holcombe, Madeline (February 13, 2021).
2466:National Center for Transgender Equality
1161:"SB2053 - History of Actions/Background"
754:
3247:Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
3237:Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
2893:. Human Rights Campaign. Archived from
1960:, Cassie Archebelle, WADM, July 1, 2016
1307:. Human Rights Campaign. Archived from
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789:Anti-discrimination laws in employment
712:had passed the bill earlier that month
604:Transgender rights in the United States
357:On March 31, 2016, U.S. District Judge
3192:G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board
2701:from the original on February 14, 2021
2670:from the original on February 12, 2021
2639:from the original on February 14, 2021
2608:from the original on February 16, 2021
2515:from the original on December 22, 2021
2379:Mitchell, Justin (February 24, 2023).
1229:from the original on November 26, 2014
1198:from the original on December 29, 2011
1141:from the original on November 29, 2014
1038:from the original on November 16, 2018
996:(Since 2020; 3-month deferral period)
347:that continued to enforce such a ban.
3879:Arnold Schwarzenegger and LGBT rights
3016:from the original on January 26, 2021
2985:from the original on January 30, 2019
2955:from the original on January 29, 2021
2596:Bollinger, Alex (February 15, 2021).
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2252:. Associated Press. January 8, 2015.
2159:. www.greenwoodms.com. Archived from
2144:. City of Greenwood - Mayor's Office.
2142:"City Connections for April 26, 2016"
1639:from the original on January 18, 2020
1546:from the original on January 18, 2020
1259:from the original on December 7, 2014
1071:from the original on January 18, 2020
274:Recognition of same-sex relationships
238:(oral sex) could also be prosecuted.
7:
2689:Wagster, Emily (February 13, 2021).
2308:from the original on August 29, 2019
2256:from the original on August 29, 2019
2226:from the original on August 29, 2019
2155:City of Greenwood - Mayor's Office.
1973:. Yall Politics. February 19, 2014.
1905:from the original on August 29, 2019
1609:from the original on August 25, 2018
1584:"Mississippi Non-Discrimination Law"
1372:from the original on August 12, 2015
1345:from the original on August 12, 2015
1217:Geidner, Chris (November 25, 2014).
527:Local non-discrimination resolutions
511:Religious Liberty Accommodations Act
341:adoption rights for same-sex couples
197:Legality of same-sex sexual activity
185:, was one of only two states in the
3828:LGBT movements in the United States
2793:from the original on March 12, 2021
2763:from the original on March 12, 2021
2732:from the original on March 11, 2021
2214:Johnson, Renee (January 22, 2014).
2140:McAdams, Carolyn (April 26, 2016).
1932:from the original on March 22, 2017
1601:Kenneth Johnson (August 20, 2018).
1462:from the original on April 14, 2016
1364:Musgrove, Ronnie (March 20, 2013).
638:On January 17, 2022, state senator
205:in 1839, which was defined via the
3884:LGBT protests against Donald Trump
3833:LGBTQ history in the United States
3004:McNamara, Audrey (April 2, 2020).
2658:Ronan, Wyatt (February 12, 2021).
2577:from the original on March 4, 2021
2546:from the original on March 4, 2021
2195:from the original on June 25, 2021
2004:from the original on July 14, 2014
1977:from the original on July 14, 2014
1873:from the original on April 9, 2016
1841:from the original on June 17, 2020
1810:from the original on June 17, 2020
1780:from the original on June 19, 2020
1432:from the original on July 17, 2018
1402:from the original on April 8, 2016
1255:. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
1190:Roberts, Joel (November 2, 2004).
1171:from the original on March 5, 2016
910:Access to IVF for lesbian couples
120:Joint and stepchild adoption legal
25:
3062:LGBTQ rights in the United States
2916:Phillips, Ryan (March 24, 2018).
2838:McLaughlin, Grant (May 3, 2024).
2327:Yurcaba, Jo (February 28, 2023).
2121:from the original on June 9, 2014
1672:from the original on May 27, 2024
1192:"11 States Ban Same-Sex Marriage"
730:was signed into law by President
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3808:Sodomy laws in the United States
2113:Ferretti, Haley (June 3, 2014).
1768:Biskupic, Joan (June 16, 2020).
1629:"Mississippi's Equality Profile"
1536:"Mississippi's equality profile"
1516:from the original on May 6, 2016
1489:from the original on May 5, 2016
1333:Lewin, Tamar (August 12, 2015).
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684:In February and March 2021, the
280:Same-sex marriage in Mississippi
3260:DoD Directive 1304.26
2864:Padgett, Donald (May 4, 2024).
2812:Lavietes, Matt (May 13, 2024).
1481:Holden, Dominic (May 2, 2016).
758:Same-sex sexual activity legal
469:Altitude Express, Inc. v. Zarda
369:Lesbian couples have access to
2751:Tracy, Matt (March 11, 2021).
2534:Ronan, Wyatt (March 3, 2021).
1996:Lowrey, Erin (March 4, 2014).
1924:Harrie, Dan (April 12, 2016).
1829:Liptak, Adam (June 15, 2020).
1508:Prakash, Nidhi (May 3, 2016).
1278:Royals, Kate (June 29, 2015).
1194:. CBS News. Associated Press.
1028:"PRRI – American Values Atlas"
517:Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
1:
3859:Congressional Equality Caucus
2891:"Mississippi Hate Crimes Law"
2565:Cole, Devan (March 4, 2021).
1658:Wolfe, Anna (June 15, 2016).
898:Right to change legal gender
284:On August 24, 1996, Governor
2509:U.S. News & World Report
1633:Movement Advancement Project
1540:Movement Advancement Project
245:in 1976 and then in 1994 in
215:Supreme Court of Mississippi
103:Recognition of relationships
923:Gay and trans panic defense
720:State law does not address
700:College bathrooms and dorms
254:United States Supreme Court
33:LGBTQ rights in Mississippi
3960:
3944:LGBT rights in Mississippi
3210:303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
3133:Violence Against Women Act
2079:. WJHL.com. Archived from
1305:"Mississippi Adoption Law"
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134:residents. LGBT rights in
82:Discrimination protections
18:LGBT rights in Mississippi
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3695:Employment discrimination
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3262:("Don't ask, don't tell")
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2787:billstatus.ls.state.ms.us
1928:. The Salt Lake Tribune.
1165:billstatus.ls.state.ms.us
1093:. Hrc.org. Archived from
800:Bostock v. Clayton County
464:Bostock v. Clayton County
458:Bostock v. Clayton County
451:Bostock v. Clayton County
160:Bostock v. Clayton County
89:Bostock v. Clayton County
38:
3609:Northern Mariana Islands
3204:Respect for Marriage Act
3139:United States v. Windsor
1091:"Mississippi Sodomy Law"
982:allowed to donate blood
688:passed a bill (known as
634:The Real You Act of 2022
359:Daniel Porter Jordan III
300:, district judge of the
75:sex reassignment surgery
3653:Conversion therapy bans
3266:Defense of Marriage Act
3232:Immigration Act of 1917
710:Mississippi Legislature
686:Mississippi Legislature
670:
227:Mississippi Legislature
3663:Housing discrimination
2117:. Jackson Free Press.
1901:. September 28, 2016.
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371:in vitro fertilization
329:Adoption and parenting
296:On November 25, 2014,
256:struck down all state
3874:LGBT people in prison
3749:Domestic partnerships
3729:Public accommodations
3242:Executive Order 10450
3199:Executive Order 13988
3146:Executive Order 13672
3110:Executive Order 13087
3097:Executive Order 12968
2664:Human Rights Campaign
2540:Human Rights Campaign
2188:Human Rights Campaign
1956:July 2, 2016, at the
777:Equal age of consent
742:In 2018, the city of
738:Freedom of expression
594:equality resolution.
418:The state capital of
389:
3734:Religious exemptions
3556:District of Columbia
3180:Harris Funeral Homes
3152:Obergefell v. Hodges
2511:. November 2, 2021.
2304:. January 21, 2015.
2163:on December 28, 2016
838:Obergefell v. Hodges
667:former information.
538:on February 18, 2014
508:Passed in 2016, the
466:, consolidated with
318:Obergefell v. Hodges
146:Obergefell v. Hodges
3619:U.S. Virgin Islands
3090:One, Inc. v. Olesen
2924:on November 1, 2018
2493:. November 4, 2021.
2282:on January 16, 2015
2250:www.lgbtqnation.com
1368:. Huffington Post.
1137:. August 24, 1996.
827:Same-sex marriages
321:, Attorney General
3768:Transgender rights
3688:Sexual orientation
3253:Bowers v. Hardwick
2844:The Clarion-Ledger
2783:"Senate Bill 2536"
1835:The New York Times
1665:The Clarion-Ledger
1590:on April 25, 2012.
1570:American Surrogacy
1458:. March 31, 2016.
1428:. March 31, 2016.
1398:. March 31, 2016.
1284:The Clarion-Ledger
938:Conversion therapy
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598:Transgender rights
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2897:on March 11, 2012
2385:Biloxi Sun Herald
2191:. June 21, 2021.
1806:. June 15, 2020.
1605:. Georgia Voice.
1485:. BuzzFeed News.
1456:Mississippi Today
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769:Lawrence v. Texas
704:On May 13, 2024,
662:Birth certificate
580:on April 19, 2016
556:on April 29, 2014
550:on April 22, 2014
486:Religious freedom
298:Carlton W. Reeves
263:Lawrence v. Texas
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3809:
3806:
3804:
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3799:
3796:
3795:
3793:
3787:
3781:
3780:Bathroom bill
3778:
3774:
3771:
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3528:West Virginia
3526:
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3521:
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3516:
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3506:
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3479:
3476:
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3459:
3456:
3454:
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3434:
3433:New Hampshire
3431:
3429:
3426:
3424:
3421:
3419:
3416:
3414:
3411:
3409:
3406:
3404:
3401:
3399:
3396:
3394:
3393:Massachusetts
3391:
3389:
3386:
3384:
3381:
3379:
3376:
3374:
3371:
3369:
3366:
3364:
3361:
3359:
3356:
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3319:
3316:
3314:
3311:
3309:
3306:
3304:
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3299:
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3294:
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3282:
3272:
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3264:
3261:
3258:
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3250:
3248:
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3113:
3111:
3108:
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2463:
2462:"Mississippi"
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2241:
2238:
2225:
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2210:
2207:
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2190:
2189:
2184:
2178:
2175:
2162:
2158:
2151:
2148:
2143:
2136:
2133:
2120:
2116:
2109:
2106:
2103:
2098:
2095:
2082:
2078:
2075:Showers, Al.
2071:
2068:
2055:
2051:
2045:
2042:
2029:
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1992:
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1976:
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1963:
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1955:
1952:
1947:
1944:
1931:
1927:
1920:
1917:
1904:
1900:
1899:
1898:ThinkProgress
1894:
1888:
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1832:
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1736:
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950:
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909:
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904:
900:
897:
896:
891:
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884:
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880:(Since 2021)
878:
874:
871:
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867:(Since 2011)
865:
861:
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857:
854:(Since 2016)
852:
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829:
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631:
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579:
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560:Bay St. Louis
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264:
259:
255:
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248:
244:
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239:
237:
233:
228:
224:
220:
219:State v. Hill
216:
212:
208:
204:
196:
194:
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173:
172:Deep Southern
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3901:
3744:Civil unions
3493:South Dakota
3483:Rhode Island
3478:Pennsylvania
3458:North Dakota
3256: (1986)
3251:
3225:federal laws
3208:
3190:
3187: (2020)
3174:
3171: (2018)
3166:
3163: (2016)
3158:
3155: (2015)
3150:
3142: (2013)
3137:
3119: (2003)
3114:
3106: (1996)
3101:
3093: (1958)
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798:
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683:
674:
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640:Chad McMahan
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620:South Dakota
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144:
143:decision in
125:
87:
26:
3789:Repealed or
3712:Immigration
3678:Transgender
3658:Hate crimes
3614:Puerto Rico
3591:territories
3408:Mississippi
3323:Connecticut
3221:Repealed or
2989:January 26,
2959:January 26,
2471:January 18,
2418:January 18,
2286:January 16,
2167:February 4,
2157:"5(b)1.pdf"
1861:"H.B. 1523"
1643:January 22,
1550:January 22,
1263:December 4,
1101:December 5,
1075:January 22,
722:hate crimes
694:Tate Reeves
536:Hattiesburg
436:Hattiesburg
258:sodomy laws
223:cunnilingus
179:Mississippi
136:Mississippi
46:Mississippi
3791:overturned
3523:Washington
3443:New Mexico
3438:New Jersey
3313:California
3223:overturned
3020:January 7,
2491:Sun Herald
2312:August 29,
2260:August 29,
2230:August 29,
2199:January 3,
1909:August 29,
1613:August 30,
1512:. Fusion.
1376:August 12,
1349:August 12,
1253:Scribd.com
1015:References
744:Starkville
680:Sports ban
609:Healthcare
602:See also:
591:Starkville
554:Greenville
444:Starkville
424:Clarksdale
333:See also:
288:issued an
207:common law
175:Bible Belt
110:since 2015
3821:Movements
3533:Wisconsin
3498:Tennessee
3403:Minnesota
3378:Louisiana
3069:By entity
2797:March 13,
2767:March 12,
2736:March 11,
647:chaplain.
578:Greenwood
480:Title VII
375:Surrogacy
217:held, in
3938:Category
3922:Category
3761:Marriage
3683:Intersex
3673:Military
3643:Adoption
3518:Virginia
3468:Oklahoma
3448:New York
3423:Nebraska
3413:Missouri
3398:Michigan
3388:Maryland
3373:Kentucky
3353:Illinois
3328:Delaware
3318:Colorado
3308:Arkansas
3014:Archived
3010:CBS News
2983:Archived
2953:Archived
2928:June 14,
2870:Advocate
2818:NBC News
2791:Archived
2761:Archived
2730:Archived
2726:ABC News
2699:Archived
2668:Archived
2637:Archived
2606:Archived
2581:March 4,
2575:Archived
2550:March 4,
2544:Archived
2513:Archived
2438:LegiScan
2413:LegiScan
2333:NBC News
2306:Archived
2254:Archived
2224:Archived
2193:Archived
2125:June 29,
2119:Archived
2087:June 29,
2060:June 29,
2034:June 29,
2008:June 29,
2002:Archived
1981:June 29,
1975:Archived
1954:Archived
1936:April 7,
1930:Archived
1903:Archived
1877:April 7,
1868:Archived
1845:June 19,
1839:Archived
1814:June 19,
1808:Archived
1804:BBC News
1784:June 19,
1778:Archived
1702:April 7,
1676:June 15,
1670:Archived
1637:Archived
1607:Archived
1544:Archived
1514:Archived
1487:Archived
1466:April 3,
1460:Archived
1436:April 3,
1430:Archived
1406:April 3,
1400:Archived
1370:Archived
1343:Archived
1289:June 29,
1257:Archived
1227:Archived
1196:Archived
1169:Archived
1139:Archived
1069:Archived
1042:June 29,
1036:Archived
1003:See also
706:Governor
584:Rosedale
566:Waveland
548:Magnolia
521:standing
432:Magnolia
323:Jim Hood
236:fellatio
211:anal sex
116:Adoption
3852:Related
3632:By type
3538:Wyoming
3513:Vermont
3418:Montana
3358:Indiana
3338:Georgia
3333:Florida
3303:Arizona
3293:Alabama
3176:Bostock
3077:Federal
2901:May 15,
2875:May 13,
2849:May 13,
2823:May 13,
1315:May 15,
955:option
925:banned
690:SB 2536
572:Jackson
420:Jackson
392:Bostock
221:, that
187:country
183:Alabama
177:state,
165:Jackson
3773:voting
3473:Oregon
3428:Nevada
3368:Kansas
3343:Hawaii
3298:Alaska
3285:States
3213:(2023)
3195:(2020)
2443:May 7,
1520:May 9,
1493:May 9,
656:Senate
542:Oxford
472:, and
442:, and
440:Oxford
430:, and
408:
402:
396:
203:sodomy
59:Status
3503:Texas
3383:Maine
3348:Idaho
1871:(PDF)
1864:(PDF)
1755:(PDF)
1738:(PDF)
1721:(PDF)
1426:Slate
132:LGBTQ
3604:Guam
3508:Utah
3463:Ohio
3363:Iowa
3022:2021
2991:2021
2961:2021
2930:2019
2903:2011
2877:2024
2851:2024
2825:2024
2799:2021
2769:2021
2738:2021
2707:2021
2676:2021
2645:2021
2614:2021
2583:2021
2552:2021
2521:2021
2473:2022
2445:2024
2420:2022
2392:2023
2366:2023
2340:2023
2314:2019
2288:2015
2262:2019
2232:2019
2201:2022
2169:2020
2127:2014
2089:2014
2062:2014
2036:2014
2010:2014
1983:2014
1938:2017
1911:2019
1879:2017
1847:2020
1816:2020
1786:2020
1704:2017
1678:2016
1645:2020
1615:2018
1552:2020
1522:2016
1495:2016
1468:2016
1438:2016
1408:2016
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