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Judge Who Suspended Abortion Pill Neglected to Disclose Antigay Interviews

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."

Tennessee Judge, Appointed by Trump, Rules Anti-Drag Law Unconstitutional

"WE WON!" the drag-centric theater group that brought the suit wrote on Instagram.

Trump-appointed Alabama judge threatens to jail LGBTQ+ rights lawyers; attorneys fight back

Judge Liles Burke is trying to force the lawyers to reveal what they argue is attorney-client privileged information.

No One's Discussing The Most Pressing Trump Threat

The president can bully and bluster with executive orders, but his effects on the judicial branch will be even more far-reaching and long-lasting.

Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Donald Trump for Reelection

The Republican LGBTQ group refused to back Trump in 2016. Now leaders have changed their minds.

Federal judge rejects Moms for Liberty request to expand injunction on Title IX gender identity protections

Moms for Liberty had requested a blanket injunction, but the judge said he didn’t have the jurisdiction.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law

It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.

Nearly 30% of All Federal Judges Could Be Trump-Appointed by 2021

Democratic candidates must tell us how they will protect us from Trump's assault on the judiciary.

Challenge to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Thrown Out by Judge

The Trump-appointed judge left open the chance the case could be refiled.

Log Cabin Again Licks Trump's Boots But Ignores His True LGBTQ+ Record

In a USA Today op-ed, the organization glosses over the Trump administration's plethora of anti-LGBTQ+ actions.

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.

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.

A Trump-Appointed Judge Refuses to Stop Misgendering a Defendant

Stuart Kyle Duncan has long been an enemy of LGBTQ people -- he's now taken his seething animus to the federal bench.

Trump-Appointed Judges Find Conversion Therapy Bans Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of two Florida laws banning use of the practice on minors, saying they violate free speech rights, with Trump judges in the majority.

Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Southwest Attorneys Attend Training by Anti-LGBTQ+ Group

The Alliance Defending Freedom has been labeled a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Judge Dismisses Suit Against 'Don't Say Gay,' Scoffs at Bullying

Trump-appointed Judge Wendy Berger, in dismissing the suit brought by several Florida families, says bullying "is simply a fact of life."

Dictator Putin Vows to Never Allow Same-Sex Marriage in Russia

There will be no marriage equality while he's in charge, Putin says -- and he wants to amend the constitution to block it later.

Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing.

The Donald Trump verdict explained — and what comes next

Read all about Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels, the possibility of jail time, and more.