Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.
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April 8, 2025
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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.
March 24, 2025
Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud
The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.
July 18, 2024
First Out Lesbian Latina Confirmed to Federal Judgeship
The Senate confirmed Nitza Quinones Alejandro to a seat on a federal district court in Pennsylvania.
June 13, 2013
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.
August 5, 2021
Appeals Court 'Ready' to Strike Down Va. Marriage Ban
Those inside the federal courthouse for the Fourth District Court of Appeals today report that two of three judges appeared ready to strike down Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
May 13, 2014
Former Penn State basketball player files discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by former player Jennifer Harris (pictured) in federal district court, accuses her former coach, Rene Portland, of discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation.
December 22, 2005
Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban
"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.
March 19, 2025
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.
February 25, 2025
Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing
Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.
March 13, 2025
Is This the Next Supreme Court Case on LGBTQ+ Rights?
The ruling from the Sixth Circuit is the first court decision in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
July 11, 2023
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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August 1, 2012
Victory for Trans Rights at Federal Appeals Court
The Seventh Circuit becomes the first federal appeals court to base a ruling on trans student rights on Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.
May 30, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review school transgender bathroom policies
Transgender students in Indiana can continue using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
January 16, 2024
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.
November 27, 2012
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps
Alabama currently has seven congressional districts, with six represented by Republicans.
June 8, 2023
N.D. Picked Last in Marriage Litigation Fight
With today's filing, every existing statewide law prohibiting same-sex marriage is now facing a legal challenge.
June 6, 2014
Congressman: Nearly 'Impossible for White Guys Not Gay' to Get Appointed as Judges
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.
May 25, 2023
Biden Should Nominate More LGBTQ+ Federal Judges, Lambda Legal Urges
A new Lambda Legal report praises the president for diversifying the judiciary and repairing Trump-era damage but finds one kind of diversity is lacking.
February 1, 2022
