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Law

Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access

Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.

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Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas, ruled on the EEOC's treatment of Title VII employment discrimination claims on gay and trans people.

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Politics

Two of Trump's Worst Judicial Nominations Derailed

Truly terrible nominees Jeff Mateer and Brett Talley won't be confirmed to the federal courts, but other problematic nominations are proceeding.

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Marriage Equality

Texas, Louisiana Marriage Bans Finally Headed to Court

A federal appeals court will hear cases challenging bans on same-sex marriage in Texas and Louisiana January 9.

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Transgender

Supreme Court Rejects Inmate's Case for Gender Confirmation Surgery

Vanessa Lynn Gibson says her life depends on this surgery, but a Trump appointee and the conservative-controlled SCOTUS don't appear to care.