Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit
Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.
July 22, 2025
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Donald Trump Jr. weirdly claims that Hurricane Beryl is nonbinary name
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Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Will Be Available for Public Viewing
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First Openly Gay Federal Appeals Court Judge Confirmed
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Trump Admin's 'License to Discriminate' Health Care Rule Struck Down
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