LGBTQ

Trump admin asks SCOTUS to let it enforce anti-trans military ban during litigation

The request comes in the wake of two district court orders finding that the ban is likely unconstitutional. Also: More upheaval in DOJ's Civil Rights…

Apr 24 •

Read A.G. Bondi's memo purporting to implement Trump's anti-trans attacks

The following internal memorandum, issued on April 22, 2025 by Attorney General Pam Bondi, was obtained by Law Dork and is being published here in full.

Apr 23 •

SCOTUS conservatives seem eager to increase parents' religious rights in public schools

Tuesday's arguments over Montgomery County schools' story-time sessions included alarming questions about LGBTQ people.

Apr 22 •

SCOTUS likely to reject challenge to preventative care insurance protections

Such a decision, however, also would likely empower HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to press for changes in the protections if he wants to do so.

Apr 21 •

Amidst Trump's chaos, SCOTUS conservatives are still moving their agenda

An important argument sitting starts Monday. Also: The latest on trans-related litigation. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

Apr 20 •

Appeals court keeps Trump's anti-trans military ban blocked for now

The Ninth Circuit rejects DOJ's request for an immediate administrative stay. Also: SCOTUS addresses a religion claim — and you can guess the likely…

Mar 31 •

SCOTUS upholds "ghost gun" rule; lower courts block Trump AEA deportations, anti-trans policies

On Wednesday's Supreme Court, D.C. Circuit, and D.C. District Court rulings. [Update: On Thursday, a second judge blocked Trump's anti-trans military…

Mar 27 •

DOJ quietly making moves in appeals over Biden's Title IX trans student protections

The Title IX sex discrimination rule was challenged largely those trans protections. Now, DOJ is taking a series of steps that could make life less safe…

Mar 20 •

Federal judge blocks Trump's anti-trans military ban as "soaked in animus"

Finding the ban is likely unconstitutional on several grounds, Judge Reyes's injunction blocking the ban goes into effect Friday unless a higher court…

Mar 19 •

SCOTUS takes up challenge to conversion therapy ban aimed at protecting LGBTQ kids

A Christian therapist sued over Colorado's ban on efforts to change minors' sexual orientation or gender identity. Also: Today at the Post.

Mar 10 •

Trump lashes out, acting as an authoritarian in attacks on perceived opponents

The Trump administration is testing out whether Trump can get away with taking a clearly more authoritarian path forward. We must respond accordingly.

Mar 9 •

Kim Davis loses. Again. Unanimously. (But, this still might not be the end.)

The Sixth Circuit rejected the appeal of the former Kentucky county clerk who was sued after she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Mar 6 •

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