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US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant ruled in favor of an incarcerated trans woman whose Eighth Amendment rights were violated when Connecticut prison officials impeded on her ability to receive gender-affirming care.

Legal

Trans inmate wins judgment against Connecticut prison officials for ‘shocking’ inadequate care

By Arthur S. Leonard

An en banc panel of 11 judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court decision and held that the school district's non-discrimination policy could not take priority over religious freedom rights.

Legal

Free exercise of religion on steroids in California court rulings against LGBTQ rights

By Arthur S. Leonard

The Queen of Angels Catholic Store at 11629 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville.

Legal

Jacksonville store becomes latest to pursue exemption from anti-discrimination law

By Duncan Osborne

A drag ban signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has been placed on hold by a federal judge on Aug. 31.

Legal

A judge has blocked, for now, a Texas law drag show performers fear will shut them down

By Juan Lozano, AP

Makyyla Holland, 25, filed a lawsuit that prompted the Broome County Jail to implement policies for the treatment of LGBTQ people in custody.

Legal

Broome County Jail settles with trans woman, announces new LGBTQ guidelines

By Matt Tracy

The statehouse in Alabama is where lawmakers approved a ban on gender-affirming care for youth. The law has been held up by the courts, but the state is now allowed to enforce it.

Health

Appeals court allows Alabama to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon at The Classic Center, Aug. 8, 2023, in Athens, Ga. A federal judge in Atlanta has blocked Georgia from enforcing part of a new law that restricts doctors from prescribing hormone therapy to transgender people under the age of 18. Judge Sarah Geraghty granted a preliminary injunction on Sunday, Aug. 20.

Legal

Federal court blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard

Lindsay Hecox.

Legal

Federal appeals court upholds ruling blocking Idaho’s anti-trans sports law

By Arthur S. Leonard 2

Judge Seth Marnin speaks after getting sworn in at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan on Aug. 14.

Legal

Seth Marnin sworn in as New York’s first trans judge in historic ceremony

By Matt Tracy

Robert Fehring is holed up in a federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Crime

Judge rejects release of Long Island man who made anti-LGBTQ threats

By Emily Sawaked

Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.

Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked

On July 20, U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps issued an order granting a motion for preliminary injunction and ordered that the law cannot be enforced against two trans plaintiffs.

Legal

Federal court issues preliminary injunction against Arizona’s ban on trans athletes

By Arthur S. Leonard

Advocates gather for a rally at the state Capitol complex in Nashville, Tenn., to oppose a series of bills that target the LGBTQ community, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Legal

For now, court allows Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for youth

By Arthur S. Leonard

Nepal is the second country in Asia to establish marriage equality.

Legal

Nepal’s Supreme Court orders government to recognize marriage equality

By Emily Sawaked

A case in which the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a bakery violated the state’s civil rights law by refusing to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple has been returned to the Oregon Court of Appeals by the US Supreme Court.

Legal

Supreme Court revives Oregon wedding cake case for ‘further consideration’

By Arthur S. Leonard

Nic Zantop, left, waves a Trans Flag while on a float sponsored by several transgender groups, with Tiffany Arieagus, second from left, and Miss Naples Pride Velvet Lenore, second from right, during the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Wilton Manors, Fla.

Legal

Federal court blocks Florida’s anti-drag law

By Arthur S. Leonard

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