Arthur S. Leonard, Author at Gay City News

US District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant ruled in favor of an incarcerated trans woman whose Eighth Amendment rights were violated when Connecticut prison officials impeded on her ability to receive gender-affirming care.

Legal

Trans inmate wins judgment against Connecticut prison officials for ‘shocking’ inadequate care

By Arthur S. Leonard

An en banc panel of 11 judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court decision and held that the school district's non-discrimination policy could not take priority over religious freedom rights.

Legal

Free exercise of religion on steroids in California court rulings against LGBTQ rights

By Arthur S. Leonard

The statehouse in Alabama is where lawmakers approved a ban on gender-affirming care for youth. The law has been held up by the courts, but the state is now allowed to enforce it.

Health

Appeals court allows Alabama to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon at The Classic Center, Aug. 8, 2023, in Athens, Ga. A federal judge in Atlanta has blocked Georgia from enforcing part of a new law that restricts doctors from prescribing hormone therapy to transgender people under the age of 18. Judge Sarah Geraghty granted a preliminary injunction on Sunday, Aug. 20.

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Federal court blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard

Legal

Federal appeals court upholds ruling blocking Idaho’s anti-trans sports law

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On July 20, U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps issued an order granting a motion for preliminary injunction and ordered that the law cannot be enforced against two trans plaintiffs.

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Federal court issues preliminary injunction against Arizona’s ban on trans athletes

By Arthur S. Leonard

Advocates gather for a rally at the state Capitol complex in Nashville, Tenn., to oppose a series of bills that target the LGBTQ community, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.

Legal

For now, court allows Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for youth

By Arthur S. Leonard

A case in which the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a bakery violated the state’s civil rights law by refusing to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple has been returned to the Oregon Court of Appeals by the US Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court revives Oregon wedding cake case for ‘further consideration’

By Arthur S. Leonard

Nic Zantop, left, waves a Trans Flag while on a float sponsored by several transgender groups, with Tiffany Arieagus, second from left, and Miss Naples Pride Velvet Lenore, second from right, during the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival, Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Wilton Manors, Fla.

Legal

Federal court blocks Florida’s anti-drag law

By Arthur S. Leonard

Lorie Smith, a Christian graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, right, accompanied by her lawyer, Kristen Waggoner of the Alliance Defending Freedom, second from left, speaks outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, after her case was heard before the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court rules website designer may refuse to design wedding sites for same-sex couples

By Arthur S. Leonard

The United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Legal

Two more states enjoined from enforcing ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Arthur S. Leonard

Judge Eli J. Richardson of the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Legal

Surprise setback in Tennessee birth certificate case

By Arthur S. Leonard

Chief US Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco.

Legal

Federal lawsuits advance against Medicaid exclusions of gender-affirming care

By Arthur S. Leonard

The John Minor Wisdom US Courthouse, home of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

Legal

Federal court says business owner with religious objections may discriminate against LGBTQ people

By Arthur S. Leonard

Dylan Brandt speaks at a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Little Rock, Ark., July 21, 2021.

Legal

Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional

By Arthur S. Leonard

Legal

Federal court orders Utah city to issue permit for drag show in public park

By Arthur S. Leonard

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Arthur S. Leonard

Trans inmate wins judgment against Connecticut prison officials for ‘shocking’ inadequate care

Free exercise of religion on steroids in California court rulings against LGBTQ rights

Appeals court allows Alabama to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Federal court blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care

Federal appeals court upholds ruling blocking Idaho’s anti-trans sports law

Federal court issues preliminary injunction against Arizona’s ban on trans athletes

For now, court allows Tennessee to ban gender-affirming care for youth

Supreme Court revives Oregon wedding cake case for ‘further consideration’

Federal court blocks Florida’s anti-drag law

Supreme Court rules website designer may refuse to design wedding sites for same-sex couples

Two more states enjoined from enforcing ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Surprise setback in Tennessee birth certificate case

Federal lawsuits advance against Medicaid exclusions of gender-affirming care

Federal court says business owner with religious objections may discriminate against LGBTQ people

Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors declared unconstitutional

Federal court orders Utah city to issue permit for drag show in public park

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