New York Takes Action to Prohibit “Gay and Trans Panic” Defense
July 18, 2019
Legislators in New York passed a prohibition on “gay and trans panic” defenses in criminal cases in an attempt to end discriminatory legal strategies.
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Washington Florist Plans to Appeal to US Supreme Court
July 26, 2019
A florist who declined to create floral arrangements for a same sex wedding has announced plans to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.
Health and Human Services Department Passes Religious Conscience Rule
July 10, 2019
A new religious conscience rule promoted by President Trump purports to protect religious liberty, but critics view it as a means to discriminate.
Michigan Prohibits LGBT Discrimination in State Adoptions
July 2, 2019
Adoption agencies in the state of Michigan that receive state funding are no longer able to deny adoptions to LGBT couples after a recent settlement.
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Catholic School Sues City Claiming Intrusion of Rights
June 28, 2019
A Catholic school has sued an Ohio city over its LGBT non-discrimination ordinance, claiming its First Amendment rights are being violated by the ordinance.
Tennessee Court Dismisses Same Sex Marriage Licenses Lawsuit
June 26, 2019
A lawsuit against a Bradley County clerk who issued marriage licenses to same sex couples was recently dismissed by a circuit court judge.
Missouri Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student
June 18, 2019
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that a discrimination lawsuit initiated by a transgender student in Kansas City is allowed to proceed.
House of Representatives Passes Equality Act
June 12, 2019
The US House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which is designed to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in many areas.
Texas Passes “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill Despite Opposition by LGBTQ Advocates
June 6, 2019
Texas has passed the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill, as a response to San Antonio barring the chain from its airport due to its history of anti-LGBT animus.
Tennessee Becomes First Southern State With Transgender Protection Law
May 10, 2019
Tennessee recently became the first state in the South with transgender protection with regards to hate crime laws.