Virginia Legislators Block Effort to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition
May 24, 2022
A Virginia House subcommittee recently struck down legislation that would have removed the state’s prohibition of same-sex marriage.
Posts tagged "Anti-Lgbt Law"
Lawsuit Emerges Over Ohio Medical Conscience Clause Allowing Denial of Treatment to LGBTQ+ Individuals
October 4, 2022
A medical conscience clause was recently inserted into an Ohio budget bill to allow healthcare workers to refuse service to LGBTQ patients. Now it is the subject of multiple lawsuits.
Four Colorado Legislators Introduce Anti-LGBTQ Law
March 20, 2020
Despite all the significant advancements for gay rights, four Colorado lawmakers recently introduced an anti-LGBTQ law to prohibit same-sex marriage.
North Dakota Senate Votes Against Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Bill
February 15, 2019
The North Dakota senate vetoed a bill created to decrease discrimination against LGBTQ individuals occurs in employment and housing settings.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: anti-LGBT law LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination north dakota
Anti-LGBT Discrimination Laws To Be Reviewed in Arizona
January 17, 2019
Courts in Arizona will hear arguments connected to a 2016 lawsuit that challenges a section of Phoenix’s nondiscrimination ordinance.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Massachusetts Affirms Transgender Protection Law
November 13, 2018
A Massachusetts state law that is designed to protect transgender individuals from discrimination in areas like restrooms has been affirmed by a statewide referendum.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: anti-LGBT law Massachusetts referendum transgender transgender issues
How Justice Kavanaugh Could Alter Landmark Cases
November 9, 2018
Newly appointed Justice Kavanaugh could alter the outcome of many landmark cases that may appear before the Supreme Court.
Clarksdale Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance
November 2, 2018
While Mississippi is one of 30 states that do not have LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination laws, several changes have recently occurred on the local level.
Court Allows Challenge to Michigan Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Laws
October 30, 2018
A federal judge in Michigan ruled that a lawsuit challenging the power of religious affiliated adoption agencies can proceed.
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.