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Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud

The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.

First Out Lesbian Latina Confirmed to Federal Judgeship

The Senate confirmed Nitza Quinones Alejandro to a seat on a federal district court in Pennsylvania.

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.

Appeals Court 'Ready' to Strike Down Va. Marriage Ban

Those inside the federal courthouse for the Fourth District Court of Appeals today report that two of three judges appeared ready to strike down Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.

Former Penn State basketball player files discrimination lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed by former player Jennifer Harris (pictured) in federal district court, accuses her former coach, Rene Portland, of discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Is This the Next Supreme Court Case on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The ruling from the Sixth Circuit is the first court decision in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.

BREAKING: Out Lesbian Recommended for Federal Judgeship in New York

Sen. Charles Schumer has recommended Pamela Ki Mai Chen, who could become only the second female Chinese-American and one of a handful of out lesbians to serve on the federal bench.

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Victory for Trans Rights at Federal Appeals Court

The Seventh Circuit becomes the first federal appeals court to base a ruling on trans student rights on Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to review school transgender bathroom policies

Transgender students in Indiana can continue using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.

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.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Black Voters, Against Alabama Voting Maps

Alabama currently has seven congressional districts, with six represented by Republicans.

N.D. Picked Last in Marriage Litigation Fight

With today's filing, every existing statewide law prohibiting same-sex marriage is now facing a legal challenge.

Congressman: Nearly 'Impossible for White Guys Not Gay' to Get Appointed as Judges

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.

Biden Should Nominate More LGBTQ+ Federal Judges, Lambda Legal Urges

A new Lambda Legal report praises the president for diversifying the judiciary and repairing Trump-era damage but finds one kind of diversity is lacking.

Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth Is Now a Felony After Judge Rules Law Can Go Into Effect

The law had been on hold until the judge could decide whether to block it while a suit against it is heard.

Federal Judge in Texas Rules Title VII Bans Anti-LGBT Discrimination

The ruling doesn't change the law immediately but stands to influence future decisions.

SCOTUS Lets Oregon School's Trans-Inclusive Policy Stay in Place

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a school district's policy of letting trans students use the facilities matching their gender identity.

Gay Justice

While Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination is a step forward for diversity, an openly gay Supreme Court member remains a long shot -- unless President Obama bucks the trend.