San Francisco AIDS Foundation et al. v. Donald J. Trump et al.

Docket No.
3:25-cv-01824
District Court
California Northern

Goal

  • Declaration that the Executive Orders are unlawful and unconstitutional
  • Enjoin administration / enforcement of government actions

Litigation Content

Why this Matters:

Plaintiffs allege that the Executive Orders that target LGBTQI+ individuals violate the Due Process and Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the separation of powers principle, and the First Amendment. The Executive Orders state there are two genders and exclude transgender individuals from recognition, instructs that programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are illegal discrimination programs, and establishes penalties for contractors and grantees that engage in DEI practices.

Potential Impact:

Silencing and punishing organizations that support LGBTQI+ communities and work to achieve health equity exacerbates health disparities in vulnerable communities