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Judge David C. Nye said the Idaho bathroom law represents "a difficult case" with both sides seeking "to protect important individual rights."

Legal

Federal judge denies preliminary injunction against Idaho’s bathroom law, but refuses to dismiss challenge

By Arthur S. Leonard

Legal

India’s Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament

By Krutika Pathi, AP

Legal

Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake

By Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn, AP

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

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Legal

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

The Queen of Angels Catholic Store at 11629 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville.

Legal

Jacksonville store becomes latest to pursue exemption from anti-discrimination law

By Duncan Osborne

Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Legal

A judge has blocked, for now, a Texas law drag show performers fear will shut them down

By Juan Lozano, AP

Makyyla Holland, 25, filed a lawsuit that prompted the Broome County Jail to implement policies for the treatment of LGBTQ people in custody.

Legal

Broome County Jail settles with trans woman, announces new LGBTQ guidelines

By Matt Tracy

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

Legal

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

Lindsay Hecox.

Legal

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

Judge Seth Marnin speaks after getting sworn in at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan on Aug. 14.

Legal

Seth Marnin sworn in as New York’s first trans judge in historic ceremony

By Matt Tracy

Robert Fehring is holed up in a federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Crime

Judge rejects release of Long Island man who made anti-LGBTQ threats

By Emily Sawaked

Governor Kevin Stitt of Florida signs an executive order requiring the state to use "male" and "female," effectively erasing non-binary people.

Legal

Oklahoma governor’s order bars state from recognizing trans, non-binary people

By Emily Sawaked

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.

Legal

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

Legal

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

By Arthur S. Leonard

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