Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once
Alabama Republicans also passed legislation banning Pride flags in schools, and prohibiting staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns.
April 18, 2025
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Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping
The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.
March 20, 2024
Alabama Advances 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation in Last-Minute Amendment
The "don't say gay" measure was attached to an anti-trans "bathroom bill."
April 7, 2022
Antigay Judge Wants to Be Just Like Kim
Probate Judge Nick Williams calls same-sex marriage 'license to engage in sodomy' and wants permission to deny rights to same-sex couples
September 17, 2015
Alabama Abortion Ban Blocked by Federal Judge
The ban was scheduled to take effect November 15.
October 29, 2019
Listen to Viral Clip of Gay Ala. Rep. Speak Against Anti-Trans Bills
"Just don't you dare call me a friend after this," Neil Rafferty said as his colleagues criminalized gender-affirming health care for minors.
April 8, 2022
Idaho Sued by Trans Teens Over Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Idaho's law making it a felony to provide such care to minors is unconstitutional, according to the suit.
June 1, 2023
Indiana Governor Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, ACLU Sues
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb had expressed some doubts about the legislation but ultimately signed it.
April 5, 2023
Kentucky and Tennessee Bans on Trans Care for Youth Upheld in Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued its ruling Thursday, but the lawyers representing trans youth and families note that the fight is not over.
September 29, 2023
Arkansas Transgender Kids Can Continue Receiving Health Care: Court
A federal appeals court ruled that the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors would stay on hold while a lawsuit against it is heard.
August 25, 2022
Judge Dismisses Suit Against Connecticut's Pro-Trans Sports Policy
The suit focused on two trans athletes, but they've now graduated, rendering the challenge moot, a federal judge ruled.
April 26, 2021
Anti-LGBTQ Coalition Campaigns Against Adoption by Same-Sex Couples
The Keep Kids First campaign argues for faith-based adoption agencies' right to discriminate.
September 27, 2018
ACLU Sues Michigan Over 'Religious Objections' Adoption Law
The law violates the Constitution by allowing state-contracted agencies to discriminate against LGBT people and others who offend their beliefs.
September 20, 2017
West Virginia Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law
Gov. Jim Justice said signing the bill was the right thing to do and that he was proud to do so despite the threat of repercussions.
April 28, 2021
Oklahoma Bars Inmate Weddings -- Even Straight Ones
Since gay couples can marry, Oklahoma prison officials now won't let anyone behind bars marry.
June 5, 2015
LISTEN: Same-Sex Couples Denied Parental Rights
Same-sex couples are fighting to have both spouses's names on their children's birth certificates.
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September 30, 2015
Idaho Families Scramble to Stop Ban on Trans Health Care
They're seeking an injunction preventing the law — targeting children and youth — from going into effect, saying it will cause irreparable harm.
July 21, 2023
Identifying a Lawful Rally From a Violent Angry Hate Mob
Universities are being pitted against the First Amendment as racists and homophobes scramble for attention on America's college campuses.
August 22, 2017
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban
It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.
September 27, 2023
Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List
As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.
September 1, 2023
Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Stands for Now, Judge Rules
A federal judge is allowing the state more time to prepare its defense.
July 6, 2023