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Alabama Families Continue to Appeal to Block Transgender Care Ban

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled the ban can go into effect. The families want a rehearing by the full court.

Homophobic Justice Clarence Thomas Ill, May Miss LGBTQ Rights Cases

Thomas is "indisposed" and not at the Supreme Court today; the LGBTQ rights cases are scheduled for Tuesday.

U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights

Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.

Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Will Be Available for Public Viewing

The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the path for video of the historic marriage equality trial to be released.

What would late civil rights icon and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall say about the current court?

Harvard Law Professor Mark Tushnet, who once clerked for Marshall and chronicled his career in two books, reflects on how today’s justices have strayed from his example.

U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether transgender kids have a right to access gender-affirming care

The justices will hear arguments brought by the federal government against Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

The sham of oral arguments on conversion therapy is meant to show SCOTUS is 'unbiased'

Opinion: A narrow-minded and homophobic right-wing court is poised to legalize one of the worst forms of psychological abuse ever invented, writes John Casey.

Judge won't lift her block on Trump admin's anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy

The Justice Department had asked U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick to lift her injunction in light of the Supreme Court's ruling allowing states to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Senator admits 'mistake' in confirming Missouri judge who compared marriage equality to bestiality

Joshua Divine has a long history of arguing against LGBTQ rights. Now, he has a lifetime appointment to the bench.

Under Trump, U.S. government now supports Tennessee law against gender-affirming care

The law is the subject of a challenge in a case heard at the Supreme Court in December.

Marriage equality history in photos: Images of celebration and hope after Obergefell

Ten years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled for nationwide marriage equality.

Prop. 8 Plaintiffs Ask Supreme Court to Restore California Marriage Equality

The legal journey of Proposition 8 may be coming to a close, depending on if the case is accepted by the nation's highest court.

Major Victory for Choice at U.S. Supreme Court Today

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would have shuttered a majority of the state's abortion clinics. 

For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is telling the real stories of trans youth and their families through the new #HealthcareIsCaring campaign.

Supreme Court Lets Stand Texas Ruling That Could Undermine Marriage Equality

The high court won't hear an appeal of a ruling that said marriage equality doesn't necessarily mean equal benefits.

After 10 years of marriage equality, the fight continues for LGBTQ+ rights

Opinion: "Today, we are seeing a massive attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Since 2022, an astounding 1,903 bills aimed at restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people have been introduced – at least one in each of our 50 state legislatures. 220 have become law in 27 states," writes Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings.

Supreme Court to hear case on Trump order limiting birthright citizenship

Civil rights groups want the high court to strike down the order.

Florida Could Have Marriage Equality In January

State officials can still appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of extending a hold on a pro-equality ruling; otherwise, marriages begin January 6.

Mass. teacher sued after being fired over transphobic posts online. The Supreme Court just rejected her case

A lower court held that a Massachusetts school district was within its rights to fire Kari MacRae, and the Supreme Court won't revisit that.

A Third of Trump Judicial Appointees Are Anti-LGBTQ

Lambda Legal reports a quarter of appellate judges are now Trump appointees. That's bad news for LGBTQ people.

Double Victory for Obama at Supreme Court

Although the justices have yet to announce their ruling on marriage equality, these two decisions are a major win for the Obama administration.