Massachusetts school can in fact ban 'two genders' T-shirt, federal appeals court rules
Protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination overrides free speech considerations, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
June 10, 2024
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Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals court judge
Berner will be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
March 19, 2024
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
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
Same-Sex Couples in Puerto Rico Can Marry July 15
With today's pro-equality ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals, same-sex marriages can begin in Puerto Rico on July 15, according to reports.
July 8, 2015
Federal Court: DOMA Is Unconstitutional in Windsor Case
The Second Circuit in New York is the second federal appeals court to strike down the law and the first to find that discrimination against gay people warrants heightened scrutiny.
October 18, 2012
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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April 7, 2016
Boston Court Dismisses Challenge to Military’s Gay Ban
A federal appeals court in Boston on Monday threw out the lawsuit Cook v. Gates, which challenged the constitutionality of "don't ask, don't tell," the military policy that prohibits lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans from serving openly in the military. The federal court of appeals for the first circuit of Boston dismissed the case, ruling that "special deference" must be given to Congress in situations where federal statutes regulate military affairs, Agence France-Presse reported.
June 11, 2008
Texas book ban law is likely unconstitutional, appeals court rules
The Texas READER Act's restrictions on book vendors' sales to schools can't be enforced while a lawsuit continues, the Fifth Circuit ruled.
January 17, 2024
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.
November 1, 2021
Thanks to Antigay Judge, Marriage Battle Continues in Puerto Rico
A questionable ruling brings confusion, and a bit of chaos, to Puerto Rico's same-sex couples.
March 28, 2016
Texas, Louisiana Marriage Bans Finally Headed to Court
A federal appeals court will hear cases challenging bans on same-sex marriage in Texas and Louisiana January 9.
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October 28, 2014
Cautious Optimism Following Utah Marriage Hearing
After a three-judge panel heard arguments in the federal case challenging Utah's ban on marriage equality this morning, court observers expect the ruling to come down in favor of the freedom to marry.
April 10, 2014
Kentucky Allowed to Enforce Trans Care Ban, Appeals Court Rules
The Sixth Circuit had ruled similarly in a case out of Tennessee.
August 1, 2023
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.
December 18, 2014
Formula 1 Circuit CEO and Her Alleged Mistress Killed by Husband
The husband allegedly shot the two women before killing himself.
August 18, 2021
Biden Nominee Could Be First Lesbian & Hispanic Judge on DC Fed Court
Ana Reyes, who immigrated from Uruguay and grew up in Kentucky, has worked on asylum and refugee pro bono cases.
April 28, 2022
WATCH: Why Rachel Maddow Is Today's Edward R. Murrow
In explaining why the Supreme Court will weigh in on marriage equality, Maddow enlightens her audience as the iconic mid-century broadcaster did his.
November 9, 2014
Homophobe Scott Lively Makes Shaky Claim of Win in Uganda Suit
The anti-LGBTQ minister's claim comes in a case brought against him for spreading hate in the African nation.
August 16, 2018
S.C.'s Marriage Ban Won't Go Down Without a Fight
The Republican attorney general said his office sees no reason to change its strategy after a federal court with jurisdiction over South Carolina struck down a similar ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia.
July 29, 2014
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.
April 4, 2017