Additionally, in many states and municipalities, LGBT Americans are explicitly protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and access to public accommodations. Beginning with Massachusetts in 2004, LGBT Americans had won the right to marry in all 50 states by 2015. Until 1962, all 50 states criminalized same-sex sexual activity, but by 2003 all remaining laws against same-sex sexual activity had been invalidated. However, LGBT people in the USA may face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT) rights in the United States have increased significantly over time, and are socially liberal relative to most other nations. Recognized by the federal government since 2013 Same-sex marriage is legal nationwide since 2015 (disputed in American Samoa, pending court ruling) and some tribal nations Federal protections are proposed under the Equality Act.
Laws vary by jurisdiction, but most states lack protections against LGBT discrimination outside of employment. Clayton County and Harris Funeral Homes v. Sexual orientation and gender identity in employment nationwide since June 2020, as a result of Bostock v. Transgender ban repealed January 25, 2021.' Don't ask, don't tell' policy repealed on September 20, 2011.
