Idaho Federal Court Makes Landmark Ruling for Transgender Inmate
December 28, 2018
A federal judge in Idaho recently held that the state must provide gender reassignment surgery to a transgender inmate who has lived as a woman for years.
Posts tagged "Lgbtq Discrimination"
The Supreme Court Allows Transgender Military Ban
February 8, 2019
At the end of January 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States allowed President Trump’s transgender military ban to go into effect.
Department of Justice to Ask Supreme Court to Consider Military Transgender Ban
December 11, 2018
The Department of Justice announced plans to ask the US Supreme Court to review President Trump’s ban on military service for transgender individuals.
City of Phoenix Defends Anti-Discrimination Law
November 27, 2018
The City of Phoenix recently took defensive legal action against claims the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance should be declared invalid.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: discrimination LGBTQ LGBTQ discrimination Lgbtqia religious freedom act
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.
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.
Appeals Court Decision Made in LGBTQ Locker Room Case
September 20, 2018
A woman who sued Planet Fitness after the company revoked her membership due to a complaint about a transgender woman in the locker room won an appeal.
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.
Texas Teacher Initiates Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
July 24, 2018
An LGBTQ teacher in Texas initiated a wrongful termination lawsuit on the basis that the school discriminated against her based on her sexual orientation.
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