LGBTQ

Where is the outrage over Skrmetti?

On the far right's campaign to create uncertainty. And the powerful institutions that helped along the way.

Jun 20 •

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee's ban on trans minors' gender-affirming medical care

The 6-3 decision from Chief Justice John Roberts, issued along partisan lines, will serve to empower those seeking to discriminate against transgender…

Jun 18 •

Federal judge blocks Rubio's anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy for all

Judge Julia Kobick granted a classwide preliminary injunction that applies to all trans and nonbinary people on Tuesday.

Jun 17 •

A day for the Democratic appointees on SCOTUS — but what does it mean?

Justices Jackson, Sotomayor, and Kagan each wrote a majority decision on Thursday. The decisions provide some insights into their approach in this…

Jun 5 •

Federal judge protects trans care for federal prisoners, blocking Trump order for now

Disputing Trump's oft-repeated "gender ideology" claims, Judge Lamberth wrote that "the plaintiffs do not seem interested in propagating any particular…

Jun 3 •

Matt Kacsmaryk shouldn't be a judge

He doesn't want to be a judge. He wants to run a right-wing advocacy group. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

May 19 •

Supreme Court allows Trump's anti-trans military ban to go into effect

The order, with no reasoning, effectively overturns two district court rulings blocking the ban. The liberal justices objected.

May 6 •

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 •

Monday check-in: Still no word from SCOTUS on USAID payments case

Also: A ruling that Trump illegally fired Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel. And: Three Friday rulings — on firings, trans…

Mar 3 •

Military issues policy banning trans military service, implementing Trump EO

The policy was filed Wednesday evening in a challenge to the executive order and will be subject to legal challenges.

Feb 27 •

Musk's "5 bullets" mess

From a Saturday tweet to a government-wide email to pushback and confusion to pullback to a whining tweet on Monday evening. Also: Trans litigation…

Feb 25 •

On DOJ's petty and small — but also alarming — complaint against a federal judge

Chad Mizelle filed the judicial complaint against Judge Ana Reyes after a hearing over one of Trump's anti-trans orders. Also, for paid subscribers…

Feb 24 •

Reviewing Trump's military order, judge says admin's anti-trans acts "scream animus"

Judge Ana Reyes held the second of three scheduled days of hearings in a challenge to the constitutionality of Trump's executive order over trans…

Feb 19 •

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