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Can West Virginia ban Medicaid coverage for adult gender-affirming surgery? Appeals court to decide

The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court after it ruled in the summer that states could ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Appeals Court to Hear Case Against North Carolina's HB2 Law

The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from Lambda Legal and the ACLU on May 10.

How Gavin Grimm Is Leading the Fight for All Trans Students

In its ruling on a transgender boy's right to use the facilities of his choosing, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sent a clear message  — respecting trans rights in public schools is the law.

Federal Court Upholds Ruling Affirming Trans Student’s Equal Access

Not a single judge in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals wanted to reconsider a ruling that declared 16-year-old Gavin Grimm should be allowed to use the boys' bathroom at his Virginia high school. 

Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.

No Stay in South Carolina; Marriages Could Begin Thursday

Antigay state officials have Chief Justice John Roberts as their last hope to stop same-sex marriage.

Anti-Trans School Restroom Policies Unconstitutional, Court Rules

In the case brought by Virginia student Gavin Grimm, the Fourth Circuit says such policies violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution.

WATCH: Same-Sex Couples Marry in S.C.

As the state's Republican leadership begs the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, same-sex couples are being married in Charleston, S.C.

BREAKING: Marriage Equality Comes to South Carolina

With the Supreme Court's refusal to delay a pro-equality decision, South Carolina officially becomes the 35th state to embrace marriage equality.

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.

Antigay Trump Pick Kyle Duncan Confirmed for Lifetime Judgeship

Duncan's history of anti-LGBT activism includes supporting a marriage ban in Louisiana,  denying visitation rights to same-sex parents, and defending anti-trans bathroom laws. 

Love Wins Again! Judge Orders S.C.'s Top Lawman: Pay Up

A federal judge has ordered the state of South Carolina to cut a check to same-sex marriage plaintiffs for legal costs incurred.

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.

Appeals Court Strikes Marriage Bans in Indiana, Wisconsin

The decision is the fourth from a federal appeals court to declare state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.

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Supreme Court Will Have Pick of Marriage Cases Next Session

As two more marriage equality cases are appealed to the Supreme Court, activists on all sides of the issue are locked in a 'will they, won't they, wait and see' moment.

Grimm Case Vacated, Sessions Sets Back Trans Rights at Supreme Court

Gavin Grimm's case was vacated by the Supreme Court today because of the Trump administration.

Texas AG Is Latest to Claim Antigay Marriage Laws Protect Children

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional.

South Carolina rushes emergency petition to U.S. Supreme Court over trans student’s bathroom use

A federal appeals court struck down the state’s law earlier in the week.

Virginia's Ken Cuccinelli Defends Law Against Sodomy

A guiding judicial ruling in the LGBT rights movement is indirectly being challenged with the sordid case of a 47-year-old man and teenage girl.

Supreme Court rejects Falwell's case against gay Web site

Evangelist Jerry Falwell (pictured) on Monday lost a Supreme Court appeal of a case that sought to shut down a Web site with a similar name but views on gays opposite to his.

BREAKING: North Carolina Now Has Marriage Equality

Same-sex couples in the state began marrying shortly after a federal judge struck down the state's ban about 5:30 p.m. today.