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Trump ally Michael Flynn submits ‘extreme’ legal brief brimming with bigotry in trans military case

He wrote that coupling transgender people "with ready access to fully automatic firearms and other powerful weapons might not be the best of ideas."

Transgender service members warn SCOTUS of ‘Un-American’ purge if Trump ban is reinstated

It would be “unprecedented and un-American,” lawyers argued.

Federal Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment

Women say they were asked to watch porn by U.S. Appeals Court Judge Alex Kozinski. 

Alabama Abortion Ban Blocked by Federal Judge

The ban was scheduled to take effect November 15.

Federal Judge: No Marriage Equality in Puerto Rico

The stunning ruling says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision does not apply in the territory.

Federal Judge Rules for Marriage Equality in Arkansas

The ruling will likely be appealed to a higher court, but same-sex marriages may resume in Arkansas.

Fed. Judge Upholds Louisiana Marriage Ban

A federal judge in Louisiana made history Wednesday -- by declaring the state's ban on same-sex marriage is not a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

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Michigan's First Out Federal Judge Confirmed

With her unanimous Senate confirmation yesterday, Judith Levy just became the first openly lesbian federal judge in Michigan.

Federal Judge Grants Benefits to Lesbian Widow

A same-sex marriage in Canada was upheld as valid in Illinois.

Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii Marriage Ban

U.S. District Judge Alan Kay said that changes to the marriage law should be left to the state legislature or voters.

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”

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Senate Confirms Notorious Champion of Transphobia as Federal Judge

Stephen Schwartz, yet another of Trump's far-right judicial nominees, gets Senate confirmation.

BREAKING: Federal Judge Strikes Down Alabama Marriage Ban

The decision was not accompanied by a stay, which means same-sex couples could start marrying as soon as county clerks' offices open.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Wyoming's Marriage Ban

The order comes with a stay until Thursday, or until state officials stop defending the ban in court.

Federal Judge Won't Put Alaska Marriages on Hold

Judge Timothy Burgess denied the state's request to stay his pro-marriage equality ruling, but the state is now asking an appellate court to do so.

Federal Judges Rule Virginia Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Judges ruled 2-1 that barring marriage rights to same-sex couples is unconstitutional.

In a First, Senate Confirms Two Gay Federal Judges

Today marks the first time two out federal judges were confirmed on the same day, and the action makes history in other ways too,

Michigan: Federal Judge Strikes Down Marriage Ban

BREAKING: The argument that same-sex couples make bad parents took a blow as Michigan's marriage ban was struck down by a federal judge.

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Lesbian Attorney Becomes Federal Magistrate Judge in Illinois

Mary E. Rowland was sworn in this week, becoming one of just a few openly LGBT federal judges in the nation.