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SCOTUS trans care ruling opens harmful loophole to take access from all trans people, says Leah Litman

Former Supreme Court clerk and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, Leah Litman, told The Advocate that bans on trans youth’s medical care are only the beginning after the Skrmetti ruling.

SCOTUS: Yes, Kentucky Must Issue Marriage Licenses

The court today turned down Kim Davis's appeal, meaning she must issue licenses to all eligible couples beginning Tuesday or face penalties.

Antigay Kentucky Clerk Makes Emergency Appeal to Supreme Court

Kim Davis is under an order to issue marriage licenses to all eligible couples beginning Monday, but she wants the high court to stop it.

Kentucky Clerk Defies Supreme Court, Denies Same-Sex Couple

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis has defied yesterday's Supreme Court ruling by refusing two same-sex couples marriage licenses this morning, citing 'God's authority.'

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San Diego Clerk Begs Court to Stop Marriage Equality

A Republican county clerk in California asked its Supreme Court to halt marriage equality there. But the California attorney general essentially says, "no way."

Might Even Scalia Say Kim Davis Should Resign?

The Supreme Court justice hasn't directly weighed in on the rogue antigay Kentucky clerk. But earlier statements indicate he doesn't support the fight she's waging.

Showdown Over Marriage Licenses in Texas

Although clerks have indicated they would issue licenses within hours of a Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, the state's top lawman says they should wait.

Colo. Supreme Court Puts a Stop to Boulder Same-Sex Marriages

The Colorado county issued more than 200 marriage licenses to same-sex couples before the state Supreme Court granted the attorney general's request and ordered a Boulder County Clerk to stop.

WATCH: Kentucky Gay Couples Discuss Kim Davis's Denial

Two of the same-sex couples denied licenses by Rowan County clerk Kim Davis spoke to the media, describing the emotional toll of the experience.

Colorado Counties Told to Prepare for Same-Sex Weddings

The Tenth Circuit's decision on marriage equality will stand, making same-sex marriage legal in Colorado.

Antigay Pa. Clerk Hopes Third Try Is Charm to Stop Equal Marriage

After two federal courts denied her request to same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, a county official is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in.

Miss. Clerk of 24 Years Quits, Refusing to Wed Gay Couples

Linda Barnette just can't get with the gay 'lifestyle.'

Funny or Die Spoofs Kim Davis in Clerks and Recreation

Antigay Kentucky clerk Kim Davis got the Funny or Die treatment -- and the results are too funny to ignore.

Kentucky Gov. Slams Kim Davis's 'Absurdity'

Gov. Steve Beshear says the antigay clerk's arguments make no legal sense.

Kim Davis Loses Again

Embattled Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has failed yet again in her bid to stop issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Could Obama Nominate an LGBT Supreme Court Justice?

Many observers are touting the credentials of Pamela Karlan, a bisexual professor and lawyer who helped bring down DOMA.

Prop. 8 Backers Try Again to Block Wedding Licenses

In its latest effort to prevent same-sex marriage in California, ProtectMarriage has asked the state's Supreme Court to deny wedding licenses.

Former Employee of SCOTUS Nom Says His Ex-Boss Is No Homophobe

A gay former employee of Neil Gorsuch says he congratulated him on his wedding.

Hillary Clinton: Kim Davis Got What She Deserved

Kim Davis deserved to spend time in jail, and should resign if she's not willing to follow the law of the land when it comes to marriage equality, says Clinton.

Biden Names Former Samuel Alito Law Clerk as White House Counsel

Incoming counsel Dana Remus also worked with conservative senator Mike Lee, as well as Biden and Barack Obama.