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22 Republican AGs threaten to make it illegal for the American Academy of Pediatrics to endorse trans care

The letter, which was sent to the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, attempts to use consumer protection laws to make it against the law to support puberty blockers.

Antigay Texas Attorney General Hires Gay Attorney for Fraud Defense

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opposes gay rights, but has hired prominent gay lawyer Pete Schulte to help him fight securities fraud charges.

Jeff Sessions Steps Down as Attorney General

The Republican politician was reportedly asked to resign by President Trump.

Washington Attorney General Takes on Antigay Florist

Attorney General Bob Ferguson asked the Washington Supreme Court to uphold a ruling against Barronelle Stutzman, a florist who refused to serve her longtime customer’s same-sex wedding. 

Lesbian Dana Nessel Reelected Michigan Attorney General

Nessel, a Democrat, beat a Republican who's accused of tampering with the 2020 presidential election results.

This Is 2017: Our Lying Attorney General Is Still Employed

When Jeff Sessions is our top law enforcement official, our country has lost its last shred of common sense.

N.C. Gov. Calls Attorney General's Speech "An Insult"

"I think this was an argument the we didn't need to have in this country or in our state," said Gov. Pat McCrory. 

Antigay Texas Atty. Gen. Surrenders After Indictment

Some are feeling a sense of schadenfreude after antigay AG Ken Paxton was indicted for fraud.

Virginia's AG Compares Marriage Ban to Racism

Bans on same-sex couples getting married sound awfully similar to bans on interracial marriage, says Virginia's attorney general.

NY Attorney General Files Brief in DOMA Case

NY Attorney General Files Brief in DOMA Case

Anti-gay group sues calif. attorney general

The sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in California sued the state's attorney general Tuesday over the summary he prepared for the group's signature-gathering petitions, saying it focuses too much on the fact that the amendment would strip registered domestic partners of their rights.

Trans People's Personal Data Sought by Texas Attorney General

Anti-LGBTQ+ AG Ken Paxton had reportedly wanted information on gender changes on driver's licenses.

20 GOP Attorneys General Blast Biden's LGBTQ+ Policies

Republican state AG's, led by Tennessee's Herbert Slatery, are objecting to recent guidance on avoiding anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans discrimination.

William Barr Confirmed as Attorney General, to LGBTQ Groups' Outrage

Barr has contended he's not homophobic, but his stated views on LGBTQ rights tell a different story.

As Attorney General, Jeff Sessions Would Threaten LGBT Protections

Sessions has dodged questions about his anti-LGBT record, but he would be no ally, writes antiviolence activist Emily Waters.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch: 'We Stand with You'

While not dismissing or confirming reports the Orlando gunman had engaged in same-sex relationships, the A.G. declared "this was clearly an act of terror and an act of hate."

Saks Hit with Investigation After Fighting Trans Discriminaton Lawsuit

A controversial motion to dismiss the case backfires big for the high-end retailer.