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Democrats Introduce Bill to Amend Civil Rights Act to Include LGBTQ Protections
The bill would codify protections established by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County.
Advocates: Alito Must Recuse Due to Billionaire’s Stake in Student Debt Cases
GOP megadonor Paul Singer’s think tank filed a brief in support of overturning student debt relief.
Former Trump Lawyer Offers Advice to Trump: Stop Talking
Trump said he was too “busy” to sort through government documents he possessed, an excuse that isn't legally relevant.
Alito Wrote Anti-Journalism Screed Before ProPublica Published Exposé About Him
ProPublica published another bombshell article on Tuesday revealing Alito’s relationship with a GOP billionaire.
Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Is Unconstitutional, Judge Says
The ban “undermined the interests” of trans youth in the state, the judge wrote in his ruling.
Survey: 61% of LGBTQ People Have Avoided a Public Space Due to Fear of Violence
Eighty-nine percent say federal protections are needed as anti-LGBTQ bills proliferate in red states.
Judge Says Missouri AG Overstepped in Trying to Block Abortion Ballot Initiative
There was an “absolute absence of authority” on AG Andrew Bailey's part to demand unreasonably high fiscal estimates.
Alito Didn’t Report Trip With Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court
Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Justice Alito has never recused himself.
Brutal Heat and Storms Grip Southern States and Mexico on First Day of Summer
Meteorologists expect the pattern to remain for 10-15 days, affecting 25 million people in the southern United States.
Republicans Aim to Use 2024 Budget to Restrict Abortion Access Across the US
On top of sweeping state abortion bans, the GOP has been pursuing less-publicized federal anti-abortion moves.