Lesbian lawyer Nicole Berner confirmed as federal appeals court judge
Berner will be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
MARCH 19, 2024
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Anti-Trans School Restroom Policies Unconstitutional, Court Rules
In the case brought by Virginia student Gavin Grimm, the Fourth Circuit says such policies violate federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
AUGUST 26, 2020
Federal Court Upholds Ruling Affirming Trans Student’s Equal Access
Not a single judge in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals wanted to reconsider a ruling that declared 16-year-old Gavin Grimm should be allowed to use the boys' bathroom at his Virginia high school.
MAY 31, 2016
Federal Judge Strikes Down South Carolina's Marriage Ban
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled South Carolina's marriage ban unconstitutional, but placed his decision on hold until November 20.
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
West Va. Won't Fight Marriage Equality
The state's top officials announced today that they won't defend West Virginia's ban on marriage equality, while two West Virginia counties are ready to issue licenses to same-sex couples immediately.
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OCTOBER 9, 2014
S.C.'s Marriage Ban Won't Go Down Without a Fight
The Republican attorney general said his office sees no reason to change its strategy after a federal court with jurisdiction over South Carolina struck down a similar ban on same-sex marriage in Virginia.
JULY 29, 2014
WATCH: N.C. AG Won't Defend Marriage Ban In Court
Hours after a federal court ruled Virginia's marriage ban is unconstitutional, North Carolina's attorney general said he will stop defending his state's ban in court.
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JULY 28, 2014
North Carolina and West Virginia can't deny trans health care: federal appeals court
The bans for state employees and Medicaid recipients, respectively, are unconstitutional, the Fourth Circuit ruled.
APRIL 30, 2024
The Pentagon Tried to Discharge Me for Being HIV+. Today I Fight Back
We need the Fourth Circuit to recognize that the Air Force is violating its own regulations by discharging me and other Airmen living with HIV.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
SCOTUS Lets Trans Woman's Discrimination Suit in Virginia Go Forward
The high court declined to review a lower court's decision that she had cause to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Justices Alito and Thomas begged to differ.
JULY 3, 2023
WATCH: Same-Sex Couples Marry in S.C.
As the state's Republican leadership begs the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, same-sex couples are being married in Charleston, S.C.
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Florida Transgender Student Sues Over Restroom Access
Drew Adams says his school district violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution by forcing him to use inconveniently located unisex restrooms.
JULY 7, 2017
SCOTUS Will Decide Whether to Keep Stalling Virginia Marriage Ruling
Chief Justice John Roberts called for information regarding the stay to be filed by Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2014
BREAKING: Marriage Equality Comes to South Carolina
With the Supreme Court's refusal to delay a pro-equality decision, South Carolina officially becomes the 35th state to embrace marriage equality.
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
HIV-Positive Airmen Won a Huge Victory Against Trump—and Stigma
The Fourth Circuit decreed that HIV-related stigma has no place in government or employment.
MARCH 5, 2020
Appeals Court to Hear Case Against North Carolina's HB2 Law
The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from Lambda Legal and the ACLU on May 10.
MARCH 9, 2017
How Gavin Grimm Is Leading the Fight for All Trans Students
In its ruling on a transgender boy's right to use the facilities of his choosing, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals sent a clear message — respecting trans rights in public schools is the law.
MAY 3, 2016
Court: Principal Was Right to Ban Fourth-Grader's Pro-Trans Essay
The principal had said that it's "not age-appropriate to discuss transgenders, lesbians and drag queens outside of the home."
MARCH 3, 2021
Love Wins Again! Judge Orders S.C.'s Top Lawman: Pay Up
A federal judge has ordered the state of South Carolina to cut a check to same-sex marriage plaintiffs for legal costs incurred.
AUGUST 11, 2015
No Stay in South Carolina; Marriages Could Begin Thursday
Antigay state officials have Chief Justice John Roberts as their last hope to stop same-sex marriage.
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Federal Judges Rule Virginia Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Judges ruled 2-1 that barring marriage rights to same-sex couples is unconstitutional.
JULY 28, 2014