Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.
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APRIL 8, 2025
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Transgender Army officer Erica Vandal was born into military service. Now, she's suing Trump to stay in
In her legacy family, there was never a question whether she would serve in the military.
APRIL 1, 2025
DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban
The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.
MARCH 27, 2025
Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony
If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.
MARCH 11, 2025
Federal officials force transgender women into men’s prisons despite judge’s ruling against Trump’s order
It’s cruel and unusual punishment, advocates and at least one federal judge have said.
MARCH 10, 2025
Trump declares 'illegal' protests at schools in America won't be tolerated
He threatened expulsion, deportation and jail for anyone violating his edict. According to the First Amendment, that's not constitutional.
MARCH 4, 2025
Lawsuit accusing Amazon of anti-transgender workplace discrimination may proceed, federal judge rules
A transgender woman claims she endured abuse as a Prime Now shopper in Whole Foods stores.
MARCH 4, 2025
Prosecutors seek 7-year prison sentence for George Santos in sweeping fraud case
Federal prosecutors called him a "pathological liar and fraudster" who "made a mockery of our election system."
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APRIL 4, 2025
Meet the transgender Army lieutenant who is challenging Donald Trump's military ban
Nicolas Talbott has spent more than a decade preparing to be the best soldier he could be. He's now one of several trans military service members who are suing the Trump administration.
MARCH 31, 2025
Federal judge will hear last-minute Trump admin request to undo block on trans military ban
The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
MARCH 21, 2025
Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing
Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.
MARCH 13, 2025
Supreme Court to decide whether states can protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy
The practice has been widely condemned as harmful and ineffective.
MARCH 10, 2025
Federal judge forces Trump administration to disclose all plans to implement trans military ban
The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.
MARCH 4, 2025
Democrats defeat Republican transgender sports ban bill in U.S. Senate
Republicans failed to get 60 votes to move the discriminatory bill forward.
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MARCH 3, 2025
Charges dropped against trans advocate falsely accused of assault by Nancy Mace for giving her a firm handshake
The Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney for D.C. dropped the case without explanation.
APRIL 3, 2025
Appeals court denies Trump DOJ’s request to halt injunction on trans military ban — for now
Two federal appeals courts are considering whether to allow the ban to proceed until the case is resolved.
APRIL 2, 2025
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.
MARCH 31, 2025
Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month
While a federal judge considers blocking the policy altogether, the Pentagon is moving forward.
MARCH 13, 2025
Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax
"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.
MARCH 11, 2025
Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads
"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.
MARCH 10, 2025
BREAKING: Pentagon's waiver for transgender troops forces them to deny their identities, court filing shows
The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.
MARCH 5, 2025