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Abortion decision leak sounds ‘firebell’ at Supreme Court

LGBT legal activists expressed deep alarm Monday night over an apparent draft of the upcoming abortion decision at the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it almost certainly signals future prospects for overturning landmark pro-LGBT decisions.

Understanding Fulton: The ‘bullets’ will keep coming

In some respects, the U.S. Supreme Court decision June 17 in Fulton v. Philadelphia was a "win" for LGBT legal activists. But that's primarily because they once again "dodged a bullet" aimed at taking down a previous decision that blocks

“Deeply disturbing message” in Supreme Court silence

The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear the appeal of a death row inmate whose attorneys gathered sworn statements from the man's jury that some jurors expressed anti-gay bias in deciding to give the man the death penalty.

Courts splitting over Fair Housing protection

With the increasing number of seniors, more courts are weighing in on --and disagreeing-- whether the federal Fair Housing Act provides protection to LGBT people seeking admission to senior communities.

Supreme Court hands Trump temporary win on trans ban

The U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday that the Trump administration could begin implementing its ban on transgender people in the military but said it would look at the constitutionality of the policy after the lower courts have ruled.

Trump tries to rush courts on trans ban

The Trump administration as asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene early in litigation over his proposed ban on transgender people in the military.

HHS moves again to stop protections for transgender people

News broke Sunday that the Department of Health and Human Services has prepared a proposal that could jeopardize the ability of transgender people to get medical care under the Affordable Care Act. President Trump said he's just trying to "protect

Kavanaugh confirmation likely to prompt shift to state courts

LGBT legal activists think the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court will likely mean a shift of strategy, focusing more on state courts than federal ones. But anti-LGBT legal activists will probably seek to escalate their

Supreme Court session could be busiest yet

The U.S. Supreme Court session that began October 1 could be one of the busiest in history on LGBT-related concerns, with cases challenging employment discrimination, religious bias versus public accommodations, and banning transgender members of the military.

LGBT groups urge caution over Kavanaugh

Calls by LGBT groups and others to delay the confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court has won at least a few days. In a story that is changing quickly, the Judiciary Committee has agreed