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Federal judge blocks Trump’s transfer of transgender women to men’s prisons

He ruled that the Trump administration’s policy likely violated the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

Judge Says Republicans Can't Stop DOMA Challenge

The march toward the Supreme Court continues with a U.S. District Court judge refusing a request from House Republicans who are defending DOMA.

Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action

A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights

Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey has been exonerated three years after his wrongful arrest for speaking out against book bans during a local library board meeting.

Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit

Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.

Biden Announces Two Lesbian Nominees to Federal Judiciary

Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson is nominated for a federal appeals court judgeship; Denver attorney Charlotte Sweeney is nominated for Colorado's U.S. District Court.

Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Idaho Law Banning Trans Female Athletes Blocked by Judge

"The Constitution must always prevail," writes Chief U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye.

Judge Tells Moms He Can't Help Until Supreme Court Rules

Two moms have been trying for a year to jointly adopt their children but a U.S. District Court judge has opted to wait even longer.

California Ban on Ex-Gay Therapy Temporarily Blocked

U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb ruled for the First Amendment rights of "reparative" therapy practitioners and questioned evidence that the practice harms young people.

Missouri Man Who Lured and Shot a Gay Teen Sentenced to 21 Years

The 16-year-old boy attempted to walk away from the man before he was shot eight times in cold blood.

Federal Court: Yes, Puerto Rico Has Marriage Equality

Judge Juan Perez-Gimenez’s ruling that the Supreme Court’s marriage equality decision does not apply in the territory “errs in so many respects that it is hard to know where to begin,” says the First Circuit.

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Obama Nominates Hispanic Lesbian for Federal Judgeship

If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro would be the first out gay Hispanic woman to serve on the federal bench.

Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

Ark. Judge Accused of Inappropriate Behavior With Male Defendants

District Court Judge Joseph Boeckmann allegedly reduced sentences in exchange for sex.

Legal team tells D.C. appeals court Hegseth’s words show Trump’s trans military ban is about hate, not policy

Attorneys say the Talbott case hinges on a district court judge's opinion that the Trump administration policy is "soaked with animus."

PHOTOS: We're Getting Married in Oregon

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Monday that Oregon same-sex couples have the right to marry. So couples quickly decided to make it official.

Iowa judge rules against same-sex marriage ban

Gay and lesbian couples in Iowa should have the right to marry despite a statute banning same-sex marriage, a district court judge ruled Thursday.

DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban

The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.

Report: One-Third of Trump's Judicial Picks Are Anti-LGBT

Plus they're getting confirmed with record speed, says a new report from Lambda Legal.