How Judge Kavanaugh Could Influence LGBTQ Rights
October 12, 2018
With at least four cases concerning LGBTQ rights headed to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh will likely have a substantial influence.
Posts tagged "Anti-Lgbt Law"
Directive on Religious Exemption Issued
October 19, 2018
A directive was recently issued that allows federal contractors to raise religious freedom as a defense when they are charged with job discrimination.
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.
Ohio Considers Requiring Teachers to Report Transgender Students
August 2, 2018
The Ohio legislature recently introduced a bill that would require teachers to immediately inform parents of any signs that a student might be transgender.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
Anti-LGBTQ Laws Passed by Kansas and Oklahoma
June 22, 2018
Kansas and Oklahoma recently signed anti-LGBTQ laws that allow adoption and foster care agencies to follow religious beliefs when placing children.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
Tag: adoption anti-LGBT law First Amendment LGBTQ discrimination
Washington Passes Law Prohibiting Conversion Therapy
June 6, 2018
Washington recently became one of the latest states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ people.
Lawsuit Against Ohio’s Prohibition of Gender Changes on Birth Certificates
May 18, 2018
A lawsuit was recently initiated against the State of Ohio for refusing to allow people to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.
Sixth Circuit Decides Influential Transgender Case
April 27, 2018
Recently, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that religious beliefs do not permit employers to discriminate against transgender employees, finding that a violation of Title VII.
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Mississippi Anti-LGBTQ Law
March 28, 2018
Petitioners in Mississippi will have to wait to have their day before the U.S. Supreme Court, after their challenge to an anti-LGBTQ law was declined by the high court.
Keep Faith in Adoption and Foster Care Act
March 16, 2018
A bill just passed by the Georgia Senate allows adoption organizations to discriminate against LGBT parents if they invoke sincerely-held religious beliefs.