Category Archives: Federal Courts
Breaking new: Supreme Court rules for baker
In a stunning setback, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 7 to 2 that a state civil rights commission violated a baker's religious freedom when it required that he treat same-sex couples the same as heterosexual couples in his business.
Two Title VII cases now at Supreme Court
While there's considerable anticipation for the U.S. Supreme Court to release its decision this month in a case that tests the right of any business owner to refuse service based on sexual orientation, two more cases have arrived at the
Second judge says trans ban requires ‘highest’ scrutiny
A second federal judge announced Friday that she will apply strict scrutiny to the Trump administration's reasoning for seeking a ban on transgender service members. The judge kept in place a stay on enforcement of Trump's proposed policy until she
Title VII: Where the meaning of “sex” matters
In six states, Title VII can be used to protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation. Soon, that number might go up ... or down.
Federal appeals panel rules Title VII protects transgender
A federal appeals panel in Detroit this month ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act --which prohibits discrimination based on sex in employment-- also prohibits discrimination based on transgender status.
Supreme Court turns back on Title VII question
The U.S. Supreme Court could not muster four votes this week to agree to hear an appeal from an employee who said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act should protect her from sexual orientation discrimination at work. The case
Guide to Tuesday’s showdown at Supreme Court
Once again, the Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of a state law that has significant implications for LGBT people. But this time, the issue is not limited to marriage.
Supreme Court: Potential blockbusters await, again
The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal three years ago from a wedding photographer who wanted to say "no" to a same-sex couple seeking her services. Now, the court is saying "yes" to a baker who did essentially the
