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Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity
The U.S. Census Bureau is asking for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on its most comprehensive annual survey.
Fruit grower who opposes same-sex marriage wins ruling over access to public market
The rights of a Michigan fruit grower were violated when a city barred him from a market because of his opposition to same-sex weddings, a federal judge said.
States like Maryland that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand
States like Maryland have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home.
Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving transgender students key bathroom access
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that transgender students in Indiana must have access to the bathrooms consistent with their gender identities.
Supreme Court rules for designer who refused to make wedding websites for gay couples
The Supreme Court ruled that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
Florida law targeting drag shows is on hold under federal judge’s order
A federal judge temporarily blocked a new Florida law targeting drag shows that was championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Federal judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment
A federal judge struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for transgender people.
Federal court exempts Texas company from following law protecting LGBTQ+ workers
A federal agency cannot force a Texas-based business to comply with policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ+ workers, a federal appeals court ruled.
Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge struck down Arkansas' first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional.
Annapolis-based Smithey Law Group to offer free LGBTQ+ hotline
Annapolis-based Smithey Law Group LLC will offer a LGBTQ+ hotline to speak to one of its attorneys about any LGBTQ+ employment law issues.
Dad’s comments about son’s sex orientation qualify as mental abuse, Md. appeals court finds
A father's anger and negative statements about his son's sexual orientation qualifies as mental abuse that justifies a final protective order, a Maryland court found.
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
PEN America and Penguin Random House sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities.
