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Gay couple sues NYC over 'discriminatory' denial of IVF benefits

The suit says straight couples and lesbians qualify for coverage, but gay male couples are routinely denied benefits in violation of federal law.

Milwaukee school board, principal sued for allegedly abusing student with gay parents

A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.

North Carolina's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth Faces Legal Challenge

A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.

Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district

Michele Figueira had a stellar 20-year career until she reported the alleged behavior of her supervisor and her lesbian friend.

EEOC Files Landmark Lawsuits Against Trans Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed two federal lawsuits alleging employers in Florida and Michigan broke the law when each fired a transgender woman.

Tennessee Hit by Federal Lawsuit Over Discriminatory HIV Sex Worker Statutes

The plaintiffs say the laws are outdated and violate the Constitution and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Federal Appeals Court Tosses Anti-Trans Lawsuit Over School Sports

"Plaintiffs simply have not been deprived of a 'chance to be champions,'" the three-judge panel wrote.

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Suit Challenges Florida Medicaid's Exclusion of Gender-Affirming Care

Failure to cover such care is unconstitutional, says a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Target Supports Marriage Equality Through Federal Suit

Target joined an amicus brief this week supporting marriage equality in two federal lawsuits.

Mississippi Town Reverses Decision, Will Allow Pride Parade

The new vote in Starkville, Miss., came after the group organizing the parade filed a federal lawsuit.

Is HUD Keeping Secrets About Rollback of LGBT Programs?

A federal lawsuit seeks information on removal of LGBT references from descriptions of housing and justice programs.

Georgia Policy Revisions Aim to Affirm Trans Prisoners

After a federal lawsuit and pressure from the Justice Department, Georgia officials are revising the way they treat transgender prisoners.

New York Port Authority to Stop Undercover Public Bathroom Stings

The announcement comes as the result of a federal lawsuit that alleged officers unfairly targeted and arrested innocent queer men.

Federal court upholds military's antigay policy

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the military's antigay "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Marriage Counselor Sues After Firing for Refusal to Treat Gay Couple

The therapist has launched a federal lawsuit after refusing service to a gay couple due to her Catholic beliefs.

Late Gay Maryland Mayor Accused of Embezzling $2.2 Million

A federal lawsuit charges that Kevin Ward, who died by suicide in January, embezzled the funds from a D.C. charter school network.

Conservative Texas Lawyer Targets PrEP Access After Abortion Rights

PrEP drugs "encourage and facilitate homosexual behavior," says Texas abortion law author Jonathan Mitchell in a federal lawsuit targeting the antiviral medications.

DeRay Mckesson Sues Police for 'Unconstitutional' Arrest

The out activist's federal class action lawsuit that demands all Baton Rouge protestors' arrest records be expunged, and their court costs reimbursed by the state. 

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