Class certification granted in challenge to law banning gender-transition procedures for minors
Plaintiffs challenging Indiana’s 2023 law banning gender-transition procedures for minors have been granted class certification.
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Lawsuit over nonbinary ‘X’ designations argued at Indiana Court of Appeals
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals of Indiana heard arguments Tuesday on whether the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles must issue driver’s licenses with an “X” gender designation for nonbinary Hoosiers.
The Supreme Court declines to step into the fight over bathrooms for transgender students
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Carmel Clay Schools win summary judgment on ex-counselor’s claims of discrimination for being Hispanic, gay
Carmel Clay Schools has been awarded summary judgment on discrimination and retaliation claims filed by a former high school counselor who said she was ultimately terminated for being Hispanic and married to a woman.
As SCOTUS prepares to consider Martinsville schools transgender bathroom case, ACLU urges justices to deny cert
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to take a case ordering an Indiana school district to allow a transgender boy to use the facilities that align with his gender identity, the ACLU of Indiana is urging the high court to reject the case.
For years, he couldn’t donate at the blood center where he worked. Under new FDA rules, now he can
Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country without abstaining from sex.
Judge denies request to quash attorney general’s civil demands
Two Indianapolis hospitals and a Goshen clinic will be forced to further answer civil demands on health care provided to transgender Hoosier minors, a judge has ruled.
Health entities providing gender transition care turn to court to quash attorney general’s request
Three health care entities urged a Marion County judge to quash civil investigative demands from Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday, part of an ongoing battle over gender transition care.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors
Before House Speaker Mike Johnson was elected to public office, he was the dean of a small Baptist law school that didn’t actually exist.
Actor Elliot Page files amicus brief against Indiana law banning gender-transition care for minors
The appeal involving Indiana’s law banning gender-transition procedures for minors is continuing to attract attention from amici, including from an Oscar-nominated actor.
Jury awards $100,000 to Kentucky couple denied marriage license by ex-county clerk Kim Davis
A federal jury has awarded $100,000 to a Kentucky couple who sued former county clerk Kim Davis over her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Amici urging 7th Circuit to overturn injunction against law banning gender-transition procedures for minors
Multiple amici have filed briefs urging the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn an injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits doctors from performing gender-transition procedures on minors.
ACLU of Indiana sues DOC, alleging constitutional violations for not providing gender-affirming surgery
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Department of Correction, claiming the DOC won’t provide gender-affirming surgery for an incarcerated transgender woman.
State asks 7th Circuit to vacate injunction on law banning gender transitions for minors
The state has filed an appellant brief with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and is requesting that the court vacate a district court injunction that preliminarily enjoined a law that would have banned gender transition procedures for Indiana minors.
Indiana attorney general seeks info about gender-affirming care with subpoena-like demands
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has issued at least three civil investigative demands to medical providers as he continues to seek out information regarding gender-affirming care practices across the state.
From prayer to books, Rokita updates ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita released a fourth edition of his “Parents’ Bill of Rights” document Tuesday, outlining what Hoosier parents can do to “oversee and participate in the part of our children’s education that occurs outside of the home.”
7th Circuit upholds preliminary injunctions ordering 2 schools to allow trans kids to use gender-affirming bathrooms
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reverse preliminary injunctions against two school districts, upholding orders for the districts to allow transgender students to use the boys’ bathrooms.
Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care takes effect as federal judge lifts injunction
Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care for young transgender people was restored Friday when a federal judge lifted an injunction he issued last month that had temporarily blocked the restrictions.
Indiana AG appeals preliminary injunction against ban on gender transition care for minors
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the preliminary injunction entered against a new Indiana law banning gender transition care for minors.
Kansas must stop changing trans people’s sex listing on driver’s licenses, judge says
Kansas must stop allowing transgender people to change the sex listed on their driver’s licenses, a state-court judge ordered Monday as part of a lawsuit filed by the state’s Republican attorney general.