Judge Tears Into Florida's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The judge partially stopped the law from being enforced.
June 6, 2023
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Court strikes down last barrier to military service by people living with HIV
A U.S. district judge ruled that the U.S. military cannot ban enlistment by those who are HIV-positive but asymptomatic with an undetectable viral load.
August 21, 2024
Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.
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April 8, 2025
Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.
November 12, 2014
Third Judge Voids Trump's Rule Allowing Discrimination in Health Care
"When a rule is so saturated with error, as here, there is no point in trying to sever the problematic provisions," U.S. District Judge William Alsup wrote.
November 19, 2019
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
Exploring Louisiana Judge's 'Terrifying' Background
Will U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman's decision upholding Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage be one of his few rulings that is overturned by a higher court?
September 4, 2014
Federal judge roasts Trump DOJ attorney over ‘frankly ridiculous’ claims in transgender military ban case
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes was not having it.
February 18, 2025
Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii Marriage Ban
U.S. District Judge Alan Kay said that changes to the marriage law should be left to the state legislature or voters.
August 9, 2012
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
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
Judge Won't Stop Enlistment of Trans Troops
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said no once again to the Trump administration's increasingly desperate pleas to delay trans enlistment.
December 11, 2017
Florida's Same-Sex Couples Must Keep Waiting to Marry
The U.S. District judge who called Florida's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional has decided to keep the ruling on hold, preventing couples from marrying -- for a while.
November 6, 2014
Breaking: Texas Judge Rules PrEP Coverage Violates Religious Freedom
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor ruled Wednesday that requiring insurance companies to cover medications to prevent HIV transmission violates plaintiffs' rights on religious grounds.
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September 7, 2022
Trump's Justice Department files complaint about lesbian judge hearing trans military case
The department is accusing U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias and misconduct.
February 24, 2025
Federal Judge Rules NYC's 'Stop-and-Frisk' Unconstitutional
U.S. district judge Shira Sheindlin said the policy violates the U.S. Constitution and functions as police-sanctioned racial profiling.
August 12, 2013
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
Judge: All Alabama Counties Must Marry Same-Sex Couples
U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade has once again ruled in favor of equality -- ordering probate judges throughout Alabama to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
February 12, 2015
Judge Upholds West Virginia's Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law
The law is within the state's interest in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women, according to U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.
January 8, 2023
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.
March 7, 2013
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