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Trans Judge Appointed in New York, Makes History

While transgender women have been seated as judges in the United States, the appointment is the first for a trans man.

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Missouri Judge Will Be Replaced in Transgender Health Care Case

The plaintiffs had sought to replace Steven Ohmer, and he agreed to step aside..

Judge: Transgender people covered under human rights law

A cook who claims he was fired from a fancy New York restaurant after coworkers discovered he's transgender is protected by the state's human rights law, a judge ruled Friday.

Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban

"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.

Nebraska Judge Dismisses Transgender Graduate's Suit Over Shutdown of School Paper

The former student who brought the suit could not prove he was harmed by the school's action, the judge ruled.

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.

Florida Judge Cites ‘Transgender Ideology’ in Ruling Siding with Teacher Fired for Misgendering Trans Student

“Advocates of transgenderism can be as doctrinaire as religious zealots these days,” the judge wrote in his decision, along with misgendering the student as well.

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.

Judge wonders if anti-transgender doctors sued 'because they wanted there to be discrimination'

“I don’t even understand why they brought this case,” Fifth Circuit Judge Catharina Haynes said of the suit being handled by anti-LGBTQ+ lawyer Jonathan Mitchell.

Transgender troops ask federal judge for temporary restraining order against Trump administration

The Department of Justice has until Tuesday morning to assure Judge Ana Reyes that trans troops aren't being professionally impacted.

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.

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.

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban

Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”

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Judge Orders Transgender Woman Prisoner to Women’s Facility

The judge said his hands were tied by state law in the ruling.

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.

Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

The four cisgender female athletes’ suit seeks monetary damages, a change in the state’s trans policy, and erasing the records and awards of their trans competitors.

Montana Judge Rules Transgender Birth Certificate Law Unconstitutional

The judge also held the state in contempt for violating a court order regarding sex designation rules.

Federal judge blocks Title IX protections for transgender students in four states

Judge Terry A. Doughty said the rule goes against the original purpose of Title IX by protecting trans students, so he blocked its enforcement in Louisiana, Mississippi, Idaho, and Montana.

Southern states can't block protections for transgender students, judge rules

Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia must enforce rules protecting queer students set by the Biden administration, according to a judge.