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Texas Judge’s Ruling That Threatens PrEP Access Paused by Appeals Court

The court issued a stay that will last for the duration of the government’s appeal in the case.

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Conservative Christian Groups Attack Gay Judicial Nominee

Two conservative Christian groups sent letters this week to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urging them to oppose the nomination of Michael Fitzgerald, an openly gay nominee for U.S. District for the Central District of California.

Anti-LGBTQ Attorney Matthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge

Kacsmaryk has called trans people "delusional" and the Equality Act the "inequality act."

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Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Author Sentenced on Fraud Charges

Former Florida Rep. Joe Harding will serve four months in federal prison.

Obama Nominates Hispanic Lesbian for Federal Judgeship

If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro would be the first out gay Hispanic woman to serve on the federal bench.

North Carolina Can't Deny Health Care to Trans State Workers

The exclusion of coverage for gender-affirming health care is illegal discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.

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.

Alaska Appeals As Marriage Equality Heads Down South?

Alaska officials keep fighting marriage equality, Nevada's governor stands against antigay forces, and decisions may be imminent in Mississippi and Arkansas.

Faith Leaders Rally for Marriage Equality in Texas

Tuesday,150 LGBT-affirming faith leaders lobbied for equal rights at the Texas capitol.

NCLR, GLAD File Suit Against Trans Military Ban

Other groups are preparing lawsuits as well.

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.

Ruby Corado, founder of LGBTQ+ nonprofit Casa Ruby, pleads guilty to wire fraud

The Washington, D.C. nonprofit shuttered its doors after she vanished with thousands of dollars.

Judge Tosses Out Another Challenge to Florida's Don't Say Gay Law

The judge ruled that the plaintiffs had not "alleged sufficient facts" to show they had legal standing to challenge the law.

Federal judge in Maryland blocks Trump's anti-transgender gender-affirming care order

Those who sued have "shown they will face irreparable harm" if the order is allowed to stand, a federal judge wrote.

Alabama Gov.: Marriage Equality Bad for Kids

Attorneys for the governor make that specious argument in a friend of the court brief for the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case.