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Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

N.Y. attorney general: stopping care for trans youth will violate state law

AG Letitia James's letter comes after a hospital in the state canceled appointments for young people planning to receive puberty blockers.

S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.

Washington State Sues Florist for Refusing Gay Couple's Wedding

The state's attorney general contends that a local florist's refusal to provide flowers for a gay wedding violates the state's antidiscrimination law.

Texas Lawmaker Argues Same-Sex Marriage Is Still Illegal in the State

Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws. 

Toxic Republican Loses in West Virginia, But Winner's Anti-LGBT

Don Blankenship won't be the state's Republican Senate nominee, but its anti-LGBT attorney general will. 

Supreme Court Puts Idaho Marriages On Hold

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy granted Idaho's request for a stay on yesterday's order striking down the state's marriage ban, as attorneys for the state's Republican leadership prepare to appeal.

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Antigay Harassing State Attorney

The nation's high court has rejected former Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell's attempt to appeal a defamation ruling against him.

13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA

"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.

Top Attorneys No Civil Unions for NY

New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman and American Foundation for Equal Rights attorney Ted Olson joined forces for an op-ed in which they dismissed chatter about a civil unions 'compromise' for the state.

South Dakota: Clerks Can Refuse Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

The state's attorney general says nationwide marriage equality can 'coexist' with religious liberty.

Sen. Seeks Review of Lawyer with 'Kill the Gays' Prop.

Out State Sen. Ricardo Lara believes that Matthew McLaughlin's ballot initiative calling for gay people to be shot to death violates the state's code of conduct for attorneys.

3 Kentucky Counties Aren't Issuing Any Marriage Licenses

Despite orders from the state's Governor, Attorney General, and local attorneys, several Kentucky county clerks have stopped issuing marriage licenses altogether to avoid licensing same-sex couples.

Nancy Pelosi: William Barr Has Committed a Crime By Lying to Congress

"Nobody is above the law. Not the president of the United States, and not the attorney general," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. 

Maura Healey Elected First Out State Attorney General

Healey, who was part of the team that brought marriage equality to Massachusetts, will be the state's top attorney.

Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes

Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.

California Declares Travel Ban Against Anti-LGBT States

The California attorney general has blocked state-funded travel to Texas and three other states with anti-LGBT laws.

Louisiana Gov.'s LGBT Nondiscrimination Order Struck Down in Court

The state's attorney general had objected to the order, which protected state employees and contractors from anti-LGBT discrimination.

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California Hires Eric Holder for Fight Against Trump

The former U.S. attorney general will help the state resist the incoming president's regressive policies.

Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. History

She also made history in 2014 as the first out person to be elected attorney general of a state.