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Supreme Court halts Trump’s deportations of Venezuelan immigrants under Alien Enemies Act

Deporting people this way “surely does not pass muster,” the justices wrote.

Trump and El Salvador's president attack transgender people during White House meeting

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

Robert Garcia demands answers in case of gay Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador prison

Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela out of fear because of his sexuality. When he got to the U.S., authorities sent him to a hellhole.

Jon Lovett warns Democrats that ‘every inch Trump gets is an inch we don’t get back’

The Crooked Media cofounder who will be in Washington, D.C., for a taping of his Lovett or Leave It podcast, told The Advocate that Democrats must stand firm.

The mysterious life of Justice David Souter, an enigma who confounded conservative Republicans

Opinion: The late Supreme Court justice said little, revealed less, but did help shape the conscience of the law, particularly in a key LGBTQ+ rights case, writes John Casey.

Gay asylum-seeker's lawyer worries for the makeup artist's safety in Salvadoran ‘hellhole’ prison

Andry Hernández Romero’s lawyer voiced her concern for the gay man who was deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison.

Identifying Our Blame in the Trump Mess

Here's a big reason things went wrong on Tuesday, according to columnist Amanda Kerri.

Queer Venezuelan deported and 'disappeared' over mischaracterized tattoos, lawyer says

ICE agents claimed the tattoos signified membership in the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, but his lawyers say they have deported an innocent artist.

Pete Buttigieg warns of ‘dangerous moment’ as Trump defies courts and threatens to disappear U.S. citizens

The former transportation secretary has serious concerns about the president's authoritarian actions.

Project 2025 creator is happy beyond his wildest dreams, so your worst nightmares are coming true

Opinion: The manifesto is over 900 pages, so theoretically speaking, Trump has only executed the first chapter, writes John Casey.

Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero

“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.

Another disgraced cop linked to Trump’s authoritarian deportations to El Salvador exposed: report

Ivan Mendez of the Prince George's County Police Department was convicted for leaking confidential police information.

Peter Shalit responds

In a heartfelt letter to GLAAD, physician and author Peter Shalit writes that his father's Brokeback Mountain review was not homophobic--and neither is his dad.

Immigration judge dismisses asylum case of gay Venezuelan deported to Salvadoran supermax prison

Hernández Romero had been awaiting an asylum hearing before he was deported without warning in March, his lawyer told The Advocate in April.

New York’s Ritchie Torres donates to Andry Hernández Romero fund demanding freedom for gay asylum-seeker

The Democratic congressman is using his influence and bank account to call attention to the Venezuelan makeup artist disappeared by Trump to a mega prison in El Salvador.

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Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison

The calls for Andry Hernandez Romero's proof of life and wellness are growing.

Illinois governor says don’t blame trans kids for losses by ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in fiery speech

The Democrat, J.B. Pritzker, took his party to task in the wake of Donald Trump's authoritarianism.

Hundreds rallying at Supreme Court demand Trump return disappeared gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero

They rallied to bring the 31-year-old makeup artist back from CECOT in El Salvador.

Rachel Maddow sees Americans’ active resistance as key to overcoming Donald Trump’s strongman game

"The opposition to him is the most important thing," the award-winning journalist told The Advocate in an exclusive interview.