Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights
Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.
April 7, 2023
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Judge Tells Moms He Can't Help Until Supreme Court Rules
Two moms have been trying for a year to jointly adopt their children but a U.S. District Court judge has opted to wait even longer.
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Missouri Man Who Lured and Shot a Gay Teen Sentenced to 21 Years
The 16-year-old boy attempted to walk away from the man before he was shot eight times in cold blood.
April 21, 2023
Fla. AG Still Wants Marriage Decided by Supreme Court
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's plans to take marriage equality directly to the state supreme court don't match a recent court decision on the issue.
October 29, 2014
Lesbian Attorney Becomes Federal Magistrate Judge in Illinois
Mary E. Rowland was sworn in this week, becoming one of just a few openly LGBT federal judges in the nation.
November 16, 2012
No Stay in South Carolina; Marriages Could Begin Thursday
Antigay state officials have Chief Justice John Roberts as their last hope to stop same-sex marriage.
November 18, 2014
How Soon Will Kan. Let Same-Sex Couples Marry?
A federal judge says he'll decide shortly whether Kansas counties can license same-sex marriages, although state officials have asked him to avoid ruling.
November 3, 2014
Judge Says Republicans Can't Stop DOMA Challenge
The march toward the Supreme Court continues with a U.S. District Court judge refusing a request from House Republicans who are defending DOMA.
July 5, 2012
PHOTOS: We're Getting Married in Oregon
A U.S. District Court judge ruled Monday that Oregon same-sex couples have the right to marry. So couples quickly decided to make it official.
May 20, 2014
Obama Nominates Hispanic Lesbian for Federal Judgeship
If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro would be the first out gay Hispanic woman to serve on the federal bench.
November 27, 2012
SCOTUS Now Has 5 Chances to Rule on Marriage Bans
Attorneys for the same-sex couples hoping to overturn Louisiana's ban on marriage equality have petitioned the Supreme Court to hear their case, even before a lower court rules.
November 21, 2014
U.S. Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Trans-Supportive School Policy
The parents who sued in Maryland haven't shown that their children are being harmed by the policy, a judge wrote.
August 17, 2023
Federal Judge Allows Retirement Community to Reject Lesbian Couple
A federal court ruling says the Fair Housing Act doesn't stop discrimination based on sexual orientation.
January 17, 2019
Meet the West Virginian Middle School Student Challenging a Trans Sports Ban in Federal Court
"We just want to be accepted, and she just wants to be a kid. It shouldn’t be that hard to be a kid,” the girl's mom said.
October 30, 2023
Idaho Law Banning Trans Female Athletes Blocked by Judge
"The Constitution must always prevail," writes Chief U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye.
August 17, 2020
Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
March 24, 2025
California Ban on Ex-Gay Therapy Temporarily Blocked
U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb ruled for the First Amendment rights of "reparative" therapy practitioners and questioned evidence that the practice harms young people.
December 4, 2012
Thanks to Antigay Judge, Marriage Battle Continues in Puerto Rico
A questionable ruling brings confusion, and a bit of chaos, to Puerto Rico's same-sex couples.
March 28, 2016
Fed. Judge Upholds Louisiana Marriage Ban
A federal judge in Louisiana made history Wednesday -- by declaring the state's ban on same-sex marriage is not a violation of the U.S. Constitution.
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September 3, 2014
Texas, Louisiana Marriage Bans Finally Headed to Court
A federal appeals court will hear cases challenging bans on same-sex marriage in Texas and Louisiana January 9.
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October 28, 2014
BREAKING: Alaska Marriage Ban Struck Down
A federal judge issued a ruling Sunday finding the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, and it looks as if it will go into effect immediately, although Gov. Sean Parnell says he will appeal.
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