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.
Posts tagged "Lgbtq Discrimination"
Supreme Court Prepares to Hear LGBT Discrimination Cases
August 2, 2019
This past spring, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it will hear three cases concerning LGBT discrimination in its upcoming term.
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.
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.
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.
Iowa Decides Landmark Transgender Rights Case
April 24, 2019
An Iowa City jury ruled in favor of a transgender employee who had faced illegal discrimination based on his sexual orientation and gender identity.
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
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