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Maine sues Trump administration for funding freeze over policy on transgender student athletes

Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.

Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax

"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders

It’s another setback for the Trump administration’s attempt to undo the fabric of America.

West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

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

Joe Biden has tied the record for most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts

Eleven federal judges who identify as LGBTQ+ have been confirmed to lifetime positions under the Biden administration, tyingthe record set by the Obama administration.

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.

Federal Judge Orders School District to Allow Transgender Girl to Continue Using Girls’ Bathroom

The 11-year-old girl says that teachers observing which bathroom she uses was ‘creepy.’

What you need to know about Donald Trump's attempt to ban transgender people from the military

Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban—again

The judge stopped the administration from stripping funding from medical providers that provide medical care to transgender minors.

Washington judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban, says it's unconstitutional in multiple ways

“Because the sex-based distinctions drawn by the Executive Order are not substantially related to achieving the Order’s purpose, the Order does not survive constitutional scrutiny,” the judge wrote.

Joe Biden makes history with 12th Senate-confirmed LGBTQ+ judge

Mary Kay Costello is a military veteran and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.

Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday

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

Idaho Bathroom Law Targeting Transgender Students Blocked by Judge

He issued a temporary restraining order that stops the new law from being implemented while a legal challenge makes its way through the court system.

Texas County Votes to Keep Library Running After Threatening It Over Banned Books

It comes after a judge ordered the books returned to the library shelves.

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.

California judge approves landmark settlement for discharged LGBTQ+ veterans' discharge upgrades

The settlement could impact over 35,000 veterans receiving less-than-honorable discharges under the military’s old "don’t’ ask, don’t tell" and earlier anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

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.

Anti-trans headers placed on websites judge ordered Trump to restore

The headers were placed on major websites at the CDC, FDA, and HHS.

Gender-affirming care case attorneys face Alabama federal judge over misconduct accusations

The 11 attorneys are accused of “judge-shopping.”

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.