Federal appeals court endorses Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors
It’s the latest attack on trans rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Skrmetti ruling.
August 12, 2025
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Appeals Court: No Nebraska Marriage Equality Yet
Although the state's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down Monday, Nebraska's same-sex couples will have to keep waiting to walk down the aisle.
March 6, 2015
Today's Ruling: Neb. Could Have Marriage Equality Next Week
The ruling is on hold until March 9, unless a higher court extends the stay.
March 2, 2015
WATCH: Latest Marriage Wins Aren't as Simple as They Seem
Last week saw two victories in Southern states, but there may be bumps in the road before the cases get much further.
December 1, 2014
Antigay Judge Nominated by Trump Is Confirmed to Federal Court
John K. Bush, confirmed today to the Sixth Circuit, has objected to rulings against sodomy laws and likened abortion to slavery.
July 20, 2017
Appeals court denies asylum for gay Zimbabwe man
A federal appeals court rejected a gay Zimbabwe man's request for asylum, despite antigay conditions in his native country.
December 14, 2005
Trump's Most Dangerous Attack on LGBT People
The trans military ban and the Justice Department's support of antigay discrimination are terrible, but there's something far more insidious going on.
February 7, 2018
Court restores Nebraska's sweeping same-sex marriage ban
Justices rule on Friday that the law is "rationally related to legitimate state interests."
July 14, 2006
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.
December 14, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Missouri Marriage
Updated December 15: Get up to speed on the complex state of marriage equality in Missouri.
December 15, 2014
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.
December 21, 2017
SCOTUS, Incl. Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, OK's Trans Prisoner's Surgery
The court denied Idaho's request to stop the surgery, although two of the most conservative justices would have granted it.
May 21, 2020
Fed. Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Trans Inmate
A federal appeals court today upheld a judge's 2012 ruling that transgender inmates should have access to transition-related care while they are incarcerated.
January 17, 2014
Lawyer Behind Trump's Anti-Trans Policies Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court
Gregory Katsas will serve on the  U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which often rules on presidential orders.
November 28, 2017
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
Mississippi Marriage Ban Struck Down
The ruling is on hold, though, and the state is expected to appeal.
November 25, 2014
Tennessee Man Says He Was Subjected to Slurs, Fired for Being Gay
Jacob Brashier says he suffered antigay harassment while working at a nursing home and was ultimately fired.
July 16, 2020
Amy Klobuchar Under Fire for Vote Confirming Anti-LGBTQ Judge
Klobuchar is getting criticized particularly for a vote to confirm David Ryan Stras, who has objected to the Supreme Court ruling striking down antisodomy laws.
January 8, 2020
Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth Is Now a Felony After Judge Rules Law Can Go Into Effect
The law had been on hold until the judge could decide whether to block it while a suit against it is heard.
October 6, 2023
South Dakota Marriage Ban Struck Down
The judge's ruling is strongly worded in favor of equality, but it's on hold to allow the state to appeal.
January 12, 2015
Fed. Court Rules Dept. of Corrections Can Deny Care to Trans Prisoners
In overturning a decision that medically necessary gender-confirmation surgery should be provided to a transgender inmate, advocates worry the court has created a harmful precedent.
December 16, 2014