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Department of Justice LGBTQ+ group disbands, fearing for 'the protection of all members' in Trump's admin

An unnamed LGBTQ+ staffer described the new climate in the Department of Justice as "extraordinarily alarming" since Trump took office.

Jeff Sessions Says He Supports Pride Event That Rebukes His Policies

The attorney general called it "perfectly appropriate" for the Department of Justice to honor transgender activists.

Gay Conservative Confirmed to Appeals Court With Republican Support

Patrick Bumatay will now be the highest-ranking out federal judge.

The Justice Department OK'd My Firing in the Name of Religious Liberty

Michael J. Stern, who nearly lost his job as a federal prosecutor due to antigay bias, wonders what additional damage Trump's "religious liberty" moves will bring.

BREAKING: Pentagon's waiver for transgender troops forces them to deny their identities, court filing shows

The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.

Interns' Questions on LGBT Rights Throw Jeff Sessions Off Balance

Irritation and condescension were among Sessions's reactions to the interns' pointed questions.

Log Cabin Republicans Liken Mar-a-Lago Raid to Stonewall

Where to start on what's wrong with that?

Anti-LGBTQ Bias Pervasive at Justice Department, Employees Say

DOJ Pride, representing LGBTQ employees at the department, cited many complaints in a letter to Attorney General William Barr.

Michigan's First Out Federal Judge Confirmed

With her unanimous Senate confirmation yesterday, Judith Levy just became the first openly lesbian federal judge in Michigan.

We Need Protection From Dangerous Men Like Jeff Sessions

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is fundamentally incapable of seeing LGBTQ people as equals and is intent on dismantling our rights.

Trump administration says trans service members have until March 26 to quit Air Force

The Air Force says transgender service members have to leave before the end of March or face an uncertain future.

'We'll Cut Your Throats': Man Charged With Threatening Human Rights Campaign

Adam Michael Nettina appears to have been inspired by the recent Nashville school shooting.

Justice Dept. Employees Say DOJ's Antigay Policies Sapping Morale

The DOJ's LGBTQ employee group wrote to AG William Barr to express "distress" over the department's pro-discrimination argument at the Supreme Court.

Justice Department Honors Gavin Grimm Despite Failing to Uphold His Ri

Trans student Grimm, whose court case was undermined by the withdrawal of federal guidelines on inclusivity, gets an award from the department's LGBT employee group.

The Pinking of Capitol Hill

The formation of an LGBT affinity group at the SEC and an LGBT congressional caucus presage a warmer atmosphere for gays in Washington.

Eric Holder: The Exit Interview

Loretta Lynch is finally confirmed by the Senate as Eric Holder's replacement. The Advocate spoke with the outgoing attorney general on marriage equality, the progressive agenda, and the future of civil rights.

Virginia voter registration portal outage fuels election concerns amid lawsuit over Youngkin’s roll purges

Voters were met with a message indicating they weren’t registered when trying to access the Citizen Portal.

Oregon Man Sentenced for Terror Spree Targeting LGBTQ+ People in Idaho

Matthew Alan Lehigh used his to car to attack people he perceived to be LGBTQ+.