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LGBT groups urge caution over Kavanaugh
Calls by LGBT groups and others to delay the confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court has won at least a few days. In a story that is changing quickly, the Judiciary Committee has agreed
No comfort in Kavanaugh’s responses at hearing
After calling Brown v. Board of Education one of the greatest Supreme Court decisions, nominee Brett Kavanaugh said he couldn't comment on his opinion of the court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
Kennedy: ‘He got Roberts, Alito, and Gorsuch’
The outcome of the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado case has ushered in a new level of unpredictability to Supreme Court decision-making when it involves LGBT people. But sometimes, the unpredicted result sounds very promising.
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.
Judge blocks Trump trans ban in military
In the first court action taken on President Trump's proposed ban on transgender people in the military, a federal district court judge in D.C. on Monday ruled plaintiffs were likely to succeed in their constitutional challenge of the policy.
Trump actions: ‘vicious’ and cross ‘dangerous lines’
LGBT activists say they find the Trump administration's recent actions concerning civil rights protections deeply troubling and indicate it intends "to take every opportunity to limit nondiscrimination protections for LGBT people."
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
Trump’s trans ban is a real threat, say legal activists
Some media outlets and observers think Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has put a freeze on President Trump's proposed ban on transgender service members, but legal activists say it's happening.