Federal judge blocks Trump’s transfer of transgender women to men’s prisons
He ruled that the Trump administration’s policy likely violated the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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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
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
DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban
The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.
MARCH 27, 2025
Missouri Man Who Lured and Shot a Gay Teen Sentenced to 21 Years
The 16-year-old boy attempted to walk away from the man before he was shot eight times in cold blood.
APRIL 21, 2023
Federal Court: Yes, Puerto Rico Has Marriage Equality
Judge Juan Perez-Gimenez’s ruling that the Supreme Court’s marriage equality decision does not apply in the territory “errs in so many respects that it is hard to know where to begin,” says the First Circuit.
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APRIL 7, 2016
Obama Nominates Hispanic Lesbian for Federal Judgeship
If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro would be the first out gay Hispanic woman to serve on the federal bench.
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Our 2024 LGBTQ+ voter guide: What to know about candidates, how to vote and more
Here are the candidates running for Congress and judicial office on November 5.
OCTOBER 10, 2024
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
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
Iowa judge rules against same-sex marriage ban
Gay and lesbian couples in Iowa should have the right to marry despite a statute banning same-sex marriage, a district court judge ruled Thursday.
AUGUST 31, 2007
Report: One-Third of Trump's Judicial Picks Are Anti-LGBT
Plus they're getting confirmed with record speed, says a new report from Lambda Legal.
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Biden Announces Two Lesbian Nominees to Federal Judiciary
Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson is nominated for a federal appeals court judgeship; Denver attorney Charlotte Sweeney is nominated for Colorado's U.S. District Court.
AUGUST 5, 2021
Appeals Panel Could Bring Good News for Marriage Equality
In less than a week, three judges will hear oral arguments in multiple major marriage cases, and a study of their past rulings shows cause for optimism.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge
Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Ark. Judge Accused of Inappropriate Behavior With Male Defendants
District Court Judge Joseph Boeckmann allegedly reduced sentences in exchange for sex.
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
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
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
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Judicial Nominee Who Supports Trans Rights
Also, she said, his campaign for a district attorney position had assistance from George Soros, the far right's public enemy number one.
APRIL 7, 2023
Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution
Matthew Humphrey has been exonerated three years after his wrongful arrest for speaking out against book bans during a local library board meeting.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it’s likely unconstitutional
It’s a big victory for trans rights.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024