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An Alabama city banned an LGBTQ+ Pride float from its Christmas parade. It marched anyways

Prattville Pride was able to march in the city's Christmas parade despite being banned the day prior after swift action from a federal judge.

George Santos pleads guilty in federal court to identity theft and fraud

The plea deal means Santos will avoid a high-profile trial that was expected to drag for weeks.

Adult film star Austin Wolf arrested on child pornography charges

The popular adult film star is accused of sending and receiving "hundreds of video of child pornography."

Federal judges express doubts in appeal over transgender sorority member at University of Wyoming

The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.

West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.

Idaho asks Supreme Court to let it enforce law banning gender-affirming care

The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony for doctors to provide medical treatment to transgender minors.

Two LGBTQ+ women may soon be confirmed as lifetime judges: 'It's crucial right now'

If Judges Nicole Berner and Melissa DuBose are confirmed to the federal bench, President Joe Biden would tie a record of appointing 11 openly LGBTQ+ lifetime judges.

Media Matters Sues Far-Right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a pivotal legal battle over free speech, Media Matters confronts Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, alleging unconstitutional retaliation in response to their reporting on social media platform X.

Rachel Levine’s Emails Released in Alabama Transgender Care Case

The decision marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle over Alabama’s ban on transgender medical care for minors, with potential national implications.

George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to 10 New Charges Amid Growing Calls for Expulsion

The New York fabulist faces a federal judge while expulsion efforts intensify as GOP voices discuss due process and a defiant Santos vows not to resign ahead of trial.

College Athlete Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Matt Gaetz Over LGBTQ+ Rights

The New Hampshire student-athlete admitted he left the threatening voicemail after a night of drinking and scrolling through TikTok.

Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday

The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.

Judge Blocks Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.

Texas Woman Arrested Over Threats to Kill Judge in Trump Case, LGBTQ+ Community

She left a voicemail from her cell phone number at the judge’s chambers, authorities say.

Gay Female Highway Patrol Officer Awarded $2.6M by Jury

The officer was subjected to abuse and discriminatory disciplinary practices.

Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Upheld by Appeals Court

It is the first time a federal court has allowed such a law to go into effect.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters Sue After Sorority Allows Trans Woman to Join

The sisters are upset that the sorority has taken an inclusive stance as opposed to engaging in transphobia.

George Santos Must Disclose Who Paid His $500K Bond: Judge

A federal judge has ruled that disclosing the three sources of the half-million dollar bond security George Santos’ freedom while he awaits trial is in the public’s interest.

Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access

Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.

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