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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

Lorie Smith, a Christian graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, speaks to supporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, after having her case heard by the court.

Legal

LGBTQ groups react to Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative case

By Duncan Osborne

The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Legal

Two more states enjoined from enforcing ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

Judge Eli J. Richardson of the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Legal

Surprise setback in Tennessee birth certificate case

By Arthur S. Leonard

Chief US Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco.

Legal

Federal lawsuits advance against Medicaid exclusions of gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard

The John Minor Wisdom US Courthouse, home of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

Legal

Federal court says business owner with religious objections may discriminate against LGBTQ people

By Arthur S. Leonard

Dylan Brandt speaks at a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Little Rock, Ark., July 21, 2021.

Legal

Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional

By Arthur S. Leonard

Overlooking St. George, Utah.

Legal

Federal court orders Utah city to issue permit for drag show in public park

By Arthur S. Leonard

A Trump-appointed judge ruled against an anti-trans health bill signed by Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana.

Legal

Trump judge blocks Indiana law against gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

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