The Trump administration Friday urged the Supreme Court to rule that federal law allows private companies to fire workers based on sexual orientation, filing an amicus brief in the cases of Bostock v. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Urges SCOTUS to Rule That Firing Workers for Being Gay is Legal
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has undergone treatment for pancreatic cancer, according to a release from the court. Said the release: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg today completed a … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
After Supreme Court Decision, Gerrymandering Fix is Up to Voters
In a 5-4 decision the Supreme Court has ruled that partisan gerrymandering is not unconstitutional. The majority ruled that gerrymandering is outside the scope and power of the federal courts to … [Read more...] about After Supreme Court Decision, Gerrymandering Fix is Up to Voters
SCOTUS Turns Down Case of Oregon Bakery That Refused to Bake Cake for Gay Wedding
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case involving the bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa, which refused to bake a cake after they discovered it was for a lesbian's wedding. Sweet Cakes, … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Turns Down Case of Oregon Bakery That Refused to Bake Cake for Gay Wedding
SCOTUS Leaves Ruling in Place Allowing Transgender Students to Use Restroom and Locker Rooms Matching Gender Identity
Aidan DeStefano /ACLU The Supreme Court has denied review of Doe v. Boyertown School District, leaving a ruling from the Third Circuit in place which allowed students to use the locker room or … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Leaves Ruling in Place Allowing Transgender Students to Use Restroom and Locker Rooms Matching Gender Identity
SCOTUS Agrees to Decide Whether You Can Fire Someone for Being LGBTQ
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take three high-profile cases involving LGBTQ workplace protections. The Washington Post reports: "The court accepted three cases for the term that begins in … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Agrees to Decide Whether You Can Fire Someone for Being LGBTQ
Trump Says He’s ‘Saving’ a Judge to Fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Seat: REPORT
Donald Trump is privately telling colleagues that he's already thinking about the day Ruth Bader Ginsburg gives up her SCOTUS seat, and plans to fill her seat with conservative judge Amy Coney … [Read more...] about Trump Says He’s ‘Saving’ a Judge to Fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Seat: REPORT
Cory Booker Grills Trump’s Replacement for Brett Kavanaugh About Views on LGBTQ Rights: ‘Are Gay Relationships, in Your Opinion, Immoral?’ – WATCH
On Tuesday, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) grilled Neomi Rao, who has been nominated by Donald Trump to replace Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of … [Read more...] about Cory Booker Grills Trump’s Replacement for Brett Kavanaugh About Views on LGBTQ Rights: ‘Are Gay Relationships, in Your Opinion, Immoral?’ – WATCH
Congresswoman Raises Transgender Flag Outside Her Office After SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Trump Ban
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM) placed a flagpole with the transgender flag outside her office on Tuesday shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court said it would stay injunctions against Donald Trump's ban on … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Raises Transgender Flag Outside Her Office After SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Trump Ban
SCOTUS Orders Stay of Injunctions Against Trump’s Transgender Military Ban, Allowing Policy to Take Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay of injunctions against Trump's transgender military ban, allowing the ban to take effect as the case proceeds. It was a 5-4 decision. Justices Ginsburg, … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Orders Stay of Injunctions Against Trump’s Transgender Military Ban, Allowing Policy to Take Effect
