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Montana court strikes down ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

The ban violates the rights to privacy and free speech guaranteed by the Montana Constitution, and it amounts to discrimination based on viewpoint, Judge Jason Marks wrote.

New Revelations About Club Q Shooting Suspect Unsealed

A court record for the suspect explains what happened during a 2021 bomb threat incident.

Montana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Challenged in New Lawsuit

"This law represents government overreach on steroids," says Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Peter Renn.

Senate Confirms Notorious Champion of Transphobia as Federal Judge

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

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.

California Judges Barred From Joining Boy Scouts

The judges must comply with the new rule by January 2016.

Trans Judge Candidate Wins, Anti-LGBTQ Congressman Loses in Illinois

Jill Rose Quinn is set to be the state's first trans judge, while LGBTQ ally Marie Newman bested one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress.

Joe Biden celebrates 200th judicial confirmation paving the way for more LGBTQ+ judges

His administration hopes to set a new record soon.

BREAKING: Club Q Suspect Formally Charged in Colorado Mass Shooting

Anderson Lee Aldrich stands accused of killing five people at the gay nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Conservative Christian Groups Attack Gay Judicial Nominee

Two conservative Christian groups sent letters this week to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose the nomination of Michael Fitzgerald, an openly gay nominee for U.S. District for the Central District of California.

Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'

If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.

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.

Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more

Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.

Killer of Minnesota trans woman Savannah Williams sentenced to 30 years

Damarean Bible, 25, at first denied involvement in the killing, but investigators say he confessed after they showed him the surveillance footage.

Justice Still Sought for Laguna Beach Gay Man Murdered in 2009

It's been three years since Damon Nicholson, a popular event planner, was viciously murdered. So why haven't his alleged killers faced a jury yet?

Club Q Suspect Anderson Aldrich Charged With 12 More Counts

It's in addition to the 305 already brought by prosecutors.

Anti-LGBTQ Activist Nominated to Run Office on Violence Against Women

Shannon Lee Goessling, Donald Trump's pick for the post, also lacks experience in addressing violence against women, activists say.

Suspected Gunman in Club Q Shooting to Appear in Court

Formal charges can be expected within about 10 days, according to police.

Here are President Joe Biden's 15 queerest accomplishments

Biden leaves office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history.

LISTEN AND READ FOR YOURSELF: Audio and Transcript of Prop. 8 Hearing

The complete audio and transcript of today's hearing has been released.