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Federal judges express doubts in appeal over transgender sorority member at University of Wyoming

The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.

Indiana Catholic School OK to Fire Staffer in Same-Sex Marriage: Appeals Court

Roncalli High School in Indianapolis was within its rights to fire Shelly Fitzgerald because her marriage goes against Catholic doctrine, a federal appellate court rules.

Gay Justice

While Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination is a step forward for diversity, an openly gay Supreme Court member remains a long shot -- unless President Obama bucks the trend.

Tennessee Desperate to Keep Marriage Case Out of Court

Tennessee officials want the U.S. Supreme Court to keep an antigay ruling in place, upholding the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Florida Transgender Student Sues Over Restroom Access

Drew Adams says his school district violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution by forcing him to use inconveniently located unisex restrooms.

BREAKING: Federal Appeals Court Upholds Marriage Bans in 4 States

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found bans on same-sex marriage in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan to be perfectly lawful.

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Appeals Court Says Federal Law Bans Anti-LGB Discrimination

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does cover sexual orientation discrimination, the Seventh Circuit rules, making it the highest court to arrive at this determination. 

U.S. Appeals Court: Businesses Cannot Arbitrarily Fire Trans People

The court ruled in the case of a funeral director fired after she announced her transition.

HIV-Positive Airmen Won a Huge Victory Against Trump—and Stigma

The Fourth Circuit decreed that HIV-related stigma has no place in government or employment.

Prop 8 Getting Closer to Supreme Court?

The antigay leaders behind Proposition 8 want the U.S. Supreme Court to review the legal challenge to the state-wide constitutional ban on marriage equality.

Kim Davis Loses Another Appeal

Her 'Hail Mary' pass fails to score.

Supreme Court Inches Closer to Marriage Decision

In January, the justices will weigh whether to take up the Louisiana case, but Idaho's governor says his state offers the best vehicle for a marriage equality decision.

Will SCOTUS Take Up Ohio Marriage Cases?

Two cases involving marriage equality in Ohio are being proposed for the Supreme Court's schedule.

WATCH: Ginsburg Knows We're Ready for Marriage Equality

The Supreme Court justice made her most forthcoming remarks to date about the future of marriage equality in the U.S.

First Openly Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge Confirmed

The unanimous Senate confirmation makes Todd Hughes the highest-ranking openly gay federal judge.

BREAKING: Out Lesbian Recommended for Federal Judgeship in New York

Sen. Charles Schumer has recommended Pamela Ki Mai Chen, who could become only the second female Chinese-American and one of a handful of out lesbians to serve on the federal bench.

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Utah: Marriage Ban Again Struck Down in Major Decision

The decision is being hailed by activists as a major milestone in the fight for marriage nationwide.

The Right Is Using the Anti-Abortion Dobbs Ruling to Attack Trans Care. Will It Work?

After an appeals court cites the Dobbs ruling in upholding a trans care ban, there's cause for concern — but not panic, LGBTQ+ activists say.

First Out Lesbian Judge Confirmed to Federal Appeals Court

Beth Robinson, a justice on the Vermont Supreme Court, was confirmed Monday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.