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Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the US District Court for the District of Idaho put a hold on the state's legislation against trans youth.

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Federal court blocks enforcement of Idaho’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

Six members of the US Supreme Court opted against reviewing a lower court decision stipulating that a law banning conversion therapy does not violate the First Amendment.

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Supreme Court avoids ruling on conversion therapy bans

By Arthur S. Leonard

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

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Advocates renew push to protect incarcerated trans people in New York

By Dashiell Allen

The courthouse for the New York Appellate Division, 2nd Department, in Brooklyn.

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New York court decides marriage law applies retroactively in lesbian divorce case

By Arthur S. Leonard

Judge Seth Marnin listens to speakers before getting sworn in.

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Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission announces new co-chair, two new members

By Dashiell Allen

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Supreme Court denies Florida’s request to enforce anti-drag law during appeal

By Matt Tracy

The Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Courthouse is home to the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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Federal court rejects challenge to Florida’s anti-trans sports law

By Arthur S. Leonard

The US Supreme Court

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Supreme Court considering several LGBTQ-related cases for review

By Arthur S. Leonard

The US District Court for Idaho's Chief District Judge David Nye was one of President Trump’s 2017 appointees during his first term.

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Federal judge denies preliminary injunction against Idaho’s bathroom law, but refuses to dismiss challenge

By Arthur S. Leonard

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India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament

By Krutika Pathi, AP

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Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake

By Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn, AP

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.

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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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.

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

By Duncan Osborne

Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

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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.

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

By Matt Tracy

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