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#trump-administration
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's gender-affirming care ban-again

Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on transgender youth care, reinforcing protection for necessary medical treatments.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

A federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

The court ruled that the President's attempt to remove the Special Counsel was unlawful.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.pilotonline.com
3 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Says He May Find Trump Officials in Contempt of Court Over "Willful Defiance" of His Orders

Judge Boasberg finds Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court regarding Venezuelan deportations, emphasizing the importance of upholding judicial orders.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Judge strikes down Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

Federal court rules against Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, citing it as unconstitutional and an attack on free expression.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's gender-affirming care ban-again

Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on transgender youth care, reinforcing protection for necessary medical treatments.
Social justice
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

A federal judge has blocked Trump's plan to cut funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing care to continue temporarily.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

The court ruled that the President's attempt to remove the Special Counsel was unlawful.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.pilotonline.com
3 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Federal Judge Says He May Find Trump Officials in Contempt of Court Over "Willful Defiance" of His Orders

Judge Boasberg finds Trump administration likely acted in contempt of court regarding Venezuelan deportations, emphasizing the importance of upholding judicial orders.
Law
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Judge strikes down Trump's executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

Federal court rules against Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie, citing it as unconstitutional and an attack on free expression.
#healthcare-access
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.
#reproductive-rights
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere

Reproductive rights groups in Alabama quickly resumed their support efforts following a judge's ruling against prosecuting abortion aid.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere

Reproductive rights groups in Alabama quickly resumed their support efforts following a judge's ruling against prosecuting abortion aid.
fromFortune
4 days ago

U.S. judge tells Argentina it has to turn over its 51% stake in its state oil company to pay $16 billion judgement

The ruling ordered Argentina to give up its 51% controlling stake in YPF as partial compensation for seizing shares from former investors during the nationalization.
Canada news
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's transfer of transgender women to men's prisons

Federal judge blocks Trump's order to transfer transgender women to men's prisons, citing constitutional violations and increased risks of harm.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Court rules bakery violated civil rights by refusing same-sex wedding cake

California court rules against bakery owner for refusing service based on sexual orientation, reinforcing anti-discrimination laws.
The Unruh Civil Rights Act protects against discrimination in business services.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's transfer of transgender women to men's prisons

Federal judge blocks Trump's order to transfer transgender women to men's prisons, citing constitutional violations and increased risks of harm.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Court rules bakery violated civil rights by refusing same-sex wedding cake

California court rules against bakery owner for refusing service based on sexual orientation, reinforcing anti-discrimination laws.
The Unruh Civil Rights Act protects against discrimination in business services.
#copyright
#transgender-rights
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order

Judge rules to protect transgender women in federal prisons from being transferred to male units under Trump’s executive order.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Wingnut Texas Judge Overrules SCOTUS Trans Decision Because YOLO - Above the Law

Judge Kacsmaryk seeks to undermine protections for transgender employees by reinterpreting precedents established in Bostock v. Clayton County.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order

Judge rules to protect transgender women in federal prisons from being transferred to male units under Trump’s executive order.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

The British Transport Police changed its search policy for trans women following a Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological criteria.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Britain tries to make sense of landmark ruling on transgender people

The Supreme Court ruling clarified definitions of womanhood, but has led to significant chaos and unrest regarding transgender rights in the UK.
LGBT
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Wingnut Texas Judge Overrules SCOTUS Trans Decision Because YOLO - Above the Law

Judge Kacsmaryk seeks to undermine protections for transgender employees by reinterpreting precedents established in Bostock v. Clayton County.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

#supreme-court
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Holocaust Survivors' Suit Against Hungary

The Supreme Court ruled against Jewish survivors suing Hungary for property stolen during the Holocaust, citing jurisdictional limitations under U.S. law.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Holocaust Survivors' Suit Against Hungary

The Supreme Court ruled against Jewish survivors suing Hungary for property stolen during the Holocaust, citing jurisdictional limitations under U.S. law.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
#copyright-law
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Arts

In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Federal judge sides with Meta in lawsuit over training AI models on copyrighted books | TechCrunch

fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
Arts

In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Federal judge sides with Meta in lawsuit over training AI models on copyrighted books | TechCrunch

fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Jury in Bryan Kohberger trial won't hear defense theory about another killer in Idaho murders: judge

Nothing links these individuals to the homicides or otherwise gives rise to a reasonable inference that they committed the crime; indeed, it would take nothing short of rank speculation by the jury to make such a finding.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Appeals court ends California A.G.'s prosecution of top Gascon advisor

These court documents convey nothing that a member of the public could not learn by sitting in a courtroom attending the court proceedings or reviewing publicly available information from the court's docket and files.
NYC politics
#first-amendment
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
#deportation
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Immigrant Who Prosecutors Say Was Framed for Threat Can Be Freed, Judge Says

A judge granted bail to undocumented immigrant accused of threats to Trump, citing no current danger, amid claims he was wrongfully framed.
Social justice
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Landmark Court Ruling Exposes Workers' Compensation Barriers in the Construction Industry

The Garcia ruling highlights critical barriers construction workers face in obtaining workers' compensation.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz defiant on pushbacks after court blow DW 06/03/2025

Chancellor Merz defends asylum seeker border pushbacks despite legal ruling declaring them illegal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox Host Pumps the Brakes on Peter Navarro's Tirade Against Ruling by Rogue Judges': One Was Appointed by Donald Trump'

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled most Trump tariffs invalid, prompting a contentious discussion on their legal basis and judiciary roles.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated Trump's tariffs that a lower court halted

The federal appeals court temporarily halted the ruling that invalidated Trump's tariffs, allowing tariffs to remain in place pending further review.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I honestly don't know what's going to happen next': Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

This is about a small number of people trying to limit a larger number of people's access to space.
London politics
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let Down Your Generic Hair (and Let Us In)!

Curtin's opposition was dismissed as she lacked standing, illustrating a shift towards stricter interpretations of who can oppose trademark registrations.
Intellectual property law
Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five Valladolid fans given suspended prison sentences for Vinicius Junior hate crime

Five Valladolid fans received suspended sentences for racist abuse against Vinicius Junior, marking a significant legal victory against racism in football.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Judge denies emergency motion to stop transfer of L.A. Zoo elephants Billy and Tina

Animal rights advocates have been critical of the L.A. Zoo for keeping elephants in small enclosures, impacting their health and well-being.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pleasanton City Council pushes ahead with higher water rates

The proposed changes to Pleasanton's water rate structure aim to provide discounts to high users while doubling costs for the lowest users, reflecting court rulings.
Portland food
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Court says Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Crye-Leike cannot move Gibson suit

The Court holds that severing this case into multiple duplicative cases does not serve the interest of justice or judicial economy, Bough wrote.
SF real estate
US news
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

BENCHSLAP: NY Judge Rules That We Are NOT Under Venezuelan Invasion - Above the Law

The courts ruled there is no legitimate war with Venezuela, invalidating the president's actions against Venezuelan immigrants.
#trans-rights
UK news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' refers to sex assigned at birth, impacting trans women's legal protections.
LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

A new law makes clear that sex is determined by biology - not ideology

The UK Supreme Court ruling affirms 'sex' as biological, with significant implications for women's rights and gender identity laws.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gender critical campaigners win at UK supreme court over definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman excludes transgender women with gender recognition certificates.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Death penalty conviction for notorious L.A. gang killer overturned by state's high court

Because of the erroneous discharge of a juror during guilt phase deliberations, we must reverse McGhee's conviction and sentence." Justice Goodwin H. Liu.
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

DWP delivers fresh compensation details for thousands of benefit claimants

The DWP is compensating 57,000 individuals impacted by benefit transitions, following court rulings regarding lost disability premiums.
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This court 'win for mothers' puts CHILDREN'S lives at risk

The recent court ruling prioritizes mothers' rights but raises concerns for children's safety in domestic violence situations.
Right-wing politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

'White genocide' in South Africa is not real, court rules in estate case

The court ruling rejected 'white genocide' claims, blocking a bequest to a white-supremacist group.
The case highlights ongoing racial tensions and misconceptions about land ownership in South Africa.
Social justice
fromCallaborlaw
4 months ago

Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of President Trump's Anti-Diversity Equity and Inclusion Executive Orders

Federal court blocks Trump administration's Executive Orders targeting DEI initiatives, upholding constitutional rights.
Executive Orders deemed a violation of First and Fifth Amendments.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I'm a Federal Worker. You Have No Idea the Irreversible Damage Elon Musk Is Doing.

This judicial review provides at least a small reprieve, hope that some of the administration's most destructive impulses will be stopped.
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