Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
July 28, 2023
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Antigay Harassing State Attorney
The nation's high court has rejected former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell's attempt to appeal a defamation ruling against him.
November 3, 2015
Maura Healey Elected First Out State Attorney General
Healey, who was part of the team that brought marriage equality to Massachusetts, will be the state's top attorney.
November 4, 2014
N.Y. attorney general: stopping care for trans youth will violate state law
AG Letitia James's letter comes after a hospital in the state canceled appointments for young people planning to receive puberty blockers.
February 3, 2025
13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA
"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.
January 31, 2025
Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes
Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.
March 18, 2025
9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'
"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.
September 16, 2025
S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.
April 26, 2025
California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports
California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.
July 7, 2025
South Dakota: Clerks Can Refuse Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
The state's attorney general says nationwide marriage equality can 'coexist' with religious liberty.
July 6, 2015
California Declares Travel Ban Against Anti-LGBT States
The California attorney general has blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states with anti-LGBT laws.
June 23, 2017
Louisiana Gov.'s LGBT Nondiscrimination Order Struck Down in Court
The state's attorney general had objected to the order, which protected state employees and contractors from anti-LGBT discrimination.
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December 14, 2016
Top Attorneys No Civil Unions for NY
New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman and American Foundation for Equal Rights attorney Ted Olson joined forces for an op-ed in which they dismissed chatter about a civil unions 'compromise' for the state.
May 17, 2011
Washington State Sues Florist for Refusing Gay Couple's Wedding
The state's attorney general contends that a local florist's refusal to provide flowers for a gay wedding violates the state's antidiscrimination law.
April 10, 2013
California Hires Eric Holder for Fight Against Trump
The former U.S. attorney general will help the state resist the incoming president's regressive policies.
January 4, 2017
Texas Lawmaker Argues Same-Sex Marriage Is Still Illegal in the State
Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws.
October 23, 2021
Sen. Seeks Review of Lawyer with 'Kill the Gays' Prop.
Out State Sen. Ricardo Lara believes that Matthew McLaughlin's ballot initiative calling for gay people to be shot to death violates the state's code of conduct for attorneys.
March 15, 2015
Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. History
She also made history in 2014 as the first out person to be elected attorney general of a state.
November 8, 2022
Toxic Republican Loses in West Virginia, But Winner's Anti-LGBT
Don Blankenship won't be the state's Republican Senate nominee, but its anti-LGBT attorney general will.
May 8, 2018
3 Kentucky Counties Aren't Issuing Any Marriage Licenses
Despite orders from the state's Governor, Attorney General, and local attorneys, several Kentucky county clerks have stopped issuing marriage licenses altogether to avoid licensing same-sex couples.
July 1, 2015