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.
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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.
Virginia Court Considers Transgender Name Change Request
January 4, 2019
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a transgender inmate at a Federal Correctional Complex has good cause to receive a name change.
Montana Court Strikes Down Tax Credit
January 1, 2019
The Montana Supreme Court recently struck down a tax credit for donations that fund scholarships for students at private schools.
Alabama Passes Ordinance Protecting LGBTQ Individuals
December 25, 2018
Montevallo, Alabama passed an ordinance earlier this year protecting individuals on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Transgender Name Change Request
November 20, 2018
A federal judge in Cincinnati, Ohio recently dismissed a lawsuit against a judge who denied a transgender person’s request for a name change.
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California Supports Law Protecting LGBTQ Senior Citizens
November 16, 2018
California’s Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a new bill into law that supports the inclusion of LGBTQ senior citizens in state-provided programs.
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Indiana School Suspends Teacher Over Same-Sex Marriage
October 26, 2018
Recently in Indiana, a Catholic high school teacher was placed on administrative leave after it was determined that she joined in a same-sex marriage.
Lawsuit Filed Against Religious School Prohibitions
September 13, 2018
Three families recently initiated legal action in the US District Court over a Maine law that prohibits tuition reimbursements for religious schools.
Hawaii Supreme Court Issues Influential Decision
August 16, 2018
After a Hawaii court issued a decision that a bed and breakfast discriminated in denying a room to a same-sex couple, the Hawaii Supreme Court unanimously upheld it.