Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Transgender Rights: Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Upheld in Controversial Decision

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has charted new territory regarding the equal protection principles as they relate to transgender individuals in its recent decision on a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. In the case of United States v. Skrmetti, the Court’s conservative majority upheld the law, marking a pivotal moment for transgender rights and the future of sex discrimination laws. The ruling centers on how constitutional standards should be applied to laws discriminating against transgender individuals. LGBTQ+ advocates had hoped the Court would adopt a more stringent review standard. Instead, … Read more

Justice Department Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Boasberg Amid Controversial Trump Deportation Decision

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Justice Department has escalated its conflict with Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg by filing a misconduct complaint alleging he made inappropriate remarks about President Donald Trump. This filing comes amid ongoing controversies regarding the administration’s deportations of Venezuelans, which have drawn significant scrutiny. The complaint, disclosed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi via social media, accuses Boasberg of questioning whether the Trump administration would comply with court rulings. The comments reportedly surfaced during a closed meeting of the Judicial Conference, the governing body of the federal judiciary. Boasberg is … Read more