Williams Institute
@williamsinstitute.bsky.social
A national think tank at UCLA School of Law that focuses on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts, not stereotypes, inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBTQ community.
Our research shows that 2.8 million people over the age of 13 identify as transgender in the United States.
Data Source: bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
Data Source: bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, and advanced statistical modeling, this study estimates the population of adults and youth…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our research shows that 2.8 million people over the age of 13 identify as transgender in the United States.
Data Source: bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
Data Source: bit.ly/TranspeopleUS
At least 62 countries have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex activity, with punishments ranging from imprisonment to the death penalty. Full brief at tinyurl.com/refugeecapLGBTQI
Impact of US Refugee Admissions Overhaul on LGBTQI+ Refugees
In October 2025, the Trump administration published a Presidential Determination in the Federal Register that limits refugee admissions to the U.S. to 7,500 in 2026. This study examines the…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At least 62 countries have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex activity, with punishments ranging from imprisonment to the death penalty. Full brief at tinyurl.com/refugeecapLGBTQI
Reports suggest the Trump administration plans to further overhaul refugee admissions in the U.S. by limiting refugee resettlements to 7,500 in 2026. This would be a 94% reduction from the 125,000-person target set during the Biden administration.
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Reports suggest the Trump administration plans to further overhaul refugee admissions in the U.S. by limiting refugee resettlements to 7,500 in 2026. This would be a 94% reduction from the 125,000-person target set during the Biden administration.
Read the full report at tinyurl.com/HIVCrimPA. Learn more about HIV criminalization at tinyurl.com/WIHIVcrim #LGBT #LGBTQ #HIV #Criminalization #Report #Research #Pennsylvania
HIV Criminalization in Pennsylvania: Enforcement of "Prostitution and Related Offenses" Crimes
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October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Read the full report at tinyurl.com/HIVCrimPA. Learn more about HIV criminalization at tinyurl.com/WIHIVcrim #LGBT #LGBTQ #HIV #Criminalization #Report #Research #Pennsylvania
While both selling and purchasing sex are criminalized in the state, the overwhelming majority of prosecutions, 94%, targeted the person selling sex.
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
While both selling and purchasing sex are criminalized in the state, the overwhelming majority of prosecutions, 94%, targeted the person selling sex.
Nearly one in five LBTQ Latinas in LA reported being verbally harassed while accessing health care services due to their LBTQ identity.
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Nearly one in five LBTQ Latinas in LA reported being verbally harassed while accessing health care services due to their LBTQ identity.