Tag Archives: U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court surprise: Staving off Florida

It was a small victory, but at the U.S. Supreme Court even small victory's can mean a lot. And the November 16 victory was especially satisfying for LGBTQ people: It came against one of the most hostile states in the

Supreme Court session is over but the worst is yet to come

The arguments used against equal rights for LGBTQ today echo many of those used against interracial marriage and equal treatment for African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s.

303 Creative: How bad was it? Depends on who you ask

LGBTQ legal activists say the 303 Creative decision is very narrow and not likely to come do much damage. But others disagree.

U.S. Supreme Court protects the art of discrimination

The June 30 U.S. Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis characterized as a "separate but equal" accommodation for LGBTQ people.

Abortion case threatens pro-LGBT decisions

The willingness of the U.S. Supreme Court's newest, conservative justices to overturn precedent in abortion law is seen as a likely threat to much newer precedents in LGBT decisions regarding marriage and sexual relations.

Florist drops long-standing long-shot appeal

Acknowledging she was afraid she would face financial ruin, Arlene's Flowers owner announced she would withdraw her last, long-shot appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and "retire" from business.

‘Treading water’ at the high court level

Religious beliefs are occupying an increasing number of challenges to equal protection for LGBT at the U.S. Supreme Court. With Ginsburg gone and Barrett in, the number of such threats will almost certainly increase in the coming years.

Another surprise split among LGBTs at Supreme Court

Once again this session, LGBT groups and individuals are lined up on opposite sides of a conflict at the U.S. Supreme Court. This time, it's about whether groups can be forced to disclose who their donors are.

Activists see pro-religion ruling as ‘unsettling’

LGBT legal activists have some concerns about a pro-religion ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday. Although the case is not LGBT specific, the ruling could have implications for future LGBT cases, including one pending for the next session.