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chicago.suntimes.comworld3 days ago
Officials charge man with threats against lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
Federal authorities filed charges against a man accused of issuing threats targeting a U.S. lawmaker, Muslims and transgender individuals. The case involves alleged online statements made in recent days.
usatoday.compolitics6 days ago
Court Hears Challenge to Air Force Cancellation of 17 Transgender Veterans' Early Retirements
Seventeen plaintiffs argue the Air Force unlawfully withdrew approved retirements after the January 2025 executive order. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims heard arguments Tuesday on a government motion to dismiss. The case centers on jurisdiction over military pay and benefits cl…
cnet.compolitics7 days ago
Teacher banned indefinitely after remarks on Ukraine war and transgender issues during Year 11 lesson
William Garwood, 60, received an indefinite teaching ban from England's Teaching Regulation Agency. The panel cited comments made during an October 2023 history lesson at a West Yorkshire school.
ndtv.compolitics10 days ago
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Athletes From Teams Matching Gender Identity
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold state laws barring transgender student-athletes from competing on teams matching their gender identity. Fox News reported that several House Democrats redirected questions about the decision toward economic concerns and congressional iss…
cnbc.compolitics11 days ago
Supreme Court Lets States Bar Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports but Leaves Inclusive Policies in Place
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 this week that states may prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's school sports. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion validating existing laws in 27 states. The decision addressed challenges from West Virginia and Ida…
themandarin.com.auworld11 days ago
Education Department Sues California League and Two Districts Over Transgender Athlete Policy
The U.S. Department of Education and Defending Education filed a Title IX complaint against the California Interscholastic Federation, Carlsbad Unified School District, and Jurupa Unified School District. The suit alleges the organizations allowed male students identifying as gir…
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news.sky.comtechnology12 days ago
Wisconsin Transgender Activist Posts Videos Calling for Violence Against Republicans
Teha Delaruelle posted videos on social media urging deadly action against Republicans and promoting trans jihad. The activity followed a brief volunteer stint on a Democratic candidate's campaign.
americanbanker.comsports12 days ago
NCAA Keeps Policy Barring Transgender Women from Women's Teams After Supreme Court Ruling
Charlie Baker stated the NCAA will keep its policy aligned with the Trump administration standard. The Supreme Court ruled this week that states may bar transgender athletes from school sports based on biological sex.
americanbanker.comworld12 days ago
New York City Council allocates $6.45 million for transgender programs
The adopted expense budget directs funds to organizations providing services for transgender and gender non-conforming residents. Council members also earmarked separate amounts for drag story hour events in schools and libraries.
eonline.comworld13 days ago
NBC News Anchor Explains Use of Terms From Supreme Court Ruling
An NBC News anchor stated on air that the network used the phrases biological male and biological female because they appeared in a Supreme Court decision. The ruling upheld state laws limiting participation by transgender athletes in school sports.
nbcnews.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Upholds Idaho and West Virginia Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ School Sports, 6-3
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia barring transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s school sports do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision permits states to separate teams by biological sex but does not requ…
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abcnews.go.comworld14 days ago
Supreme Court to Issue Final Rulings on Birthright Citizenship and Transgender Sports Cases
The Supreme Court is scheduled to release its remaining decisions for the term on June 30, 2026, including cases on birthright citizenship and state restrictions on transgender athletes in school sports. A separate ruling issued the previous day addressed limits on presidential r…
chicagoreader.comscience14 days ago
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Firing Power in Split Ruling
The Supreme Court issued a split decision that broadens the president's authority to remove officials while declining to act on other pending matters. Additional rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender sports participation are scheduled for the following day.
abcnews.go.compolitics15 days ago
Supreme Court to Issue Final Opinions Tuesday
The Supreme Court will release all remaining decisions from its current term on Tuesday. The rulings are expected to address birthright citizenship, limits on transgender athletes, and campaign finance rules.
abcnews.go.compolitics15 days ago
Supreme Court to Issue Final Rulings on Birthright Citizenship and Two Other Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court will release its last decisions of the current term on June 30. Three cases remain, including a challenge to birthright citizenship policy, state restrictions on transgender athletes, and limits on political party spending.
Usa Todaypolitics16 days ago
Supreme Court to Issue Rulings on Trump Powers, Elections, Transgender Athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to release decisions on seven remaining cases by June 29, including three challenges to presidential authority and two election-related disputes.
abcnews.go.compolitics16 days ago
Ministry of Defence keeps 2019 transgender policy after Supreme Court ruling
The Ministry of Defence has not updated its 2019 transgender policy more than a year after the Supreme Court ruled that sex under the Equality Act refers to biological sex. Military commanders continue to handle access to single-sex facilities on a case-by-case basis while revise…
theolivepress.esfinance16 days ago
Pearson GCSE Spanish Guide Offers Optional Example Phrases on Transgender Rights Campaigners
A Pearson revision guide for Edexcel Spanish GCSE contains example sentences about campaigning for transgender rights. The material targets 15- and 16-year-old students. Pearson states the examples are optional and not required for exams.
manilatimes.netscience16 days ago
New York Judge Lets Transgender Runner's Lawsuit Against University Proceed but Rejects Two Other Claims
State Judge Richard McNally rejected Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s motion to dismiss a discrimination suit filed by Sadie Schreiner. The ruling permits the case to advance under New York’s human rights law while dismissing other claims.
foxnews.compolitics17 days ago
California rule lets biological female athletes share first place behind transgender competitors at state track meet
Nereyda Hernandez addressed the San Francisco Pride Summit on Thursday and said her child AB Hernandez was made to feel invisible by a CIF podium policy. The rule lets biological female athletes who finish behind a transgender competitor also receive first-place recognition. AB H…
foxnews.comscience19 days ago
Federal judge blocks Texas bid for transgender patient records
A federal judge in New York issued a temporary order preventing federal prosecutors in Texas from obtaining medical records of transgender patients treated at New York hospitals. The ruling addresses a criminal investigation launched last month after earlier civil requests were r…
jpost.compolitics19 days ago
UK Government to Introduce Draft Bill Criminalizing Abusive Conversion Practices
The bill creates criminal offences for abusive acts aimed at changing sexual orientation or transgender identity. It sets a maximum five-year prison sentence and introduces civil protection orders.
dailycaller.comworld20 days ago
YMCA Camps Allow Transgender Campers to Choose Restrooms
Internal documents show YMCA camps permit transgender individuals to select either restroom. The organization previously removed related language from its public materials.
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Deadlinebusiness21 days ago
Transgender Film Center Announces 2025-26 Career Development Lab Fellows
Deadline reported the selection of 10 transgender film and television artists for the second year of a Netflix-funded 12-week accelerator. Participants completed in-person and virtual sessions with industry professionals and each receive a $15,000 honorarium.
foxnews.compolitics21 days ago
Hospitals End or Restrict Transgender Procedures for Minors
At least 21 hospitals have ended or restricted transgender medical services for minors since January 2025. Settlements and policy changes have followed federal investigations and funding concerns.
usatoday.comfinance25 days ago
Judge Rules Scottish Prison Guidance on Transgender Housing Unlawful
A Scottish judge ruled on 19 June 2026 that guidance allowing some transgender prisoners to be housed by gender identity rather than biological sex violates equality law.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics26 days ago
Federal judge blocks prison policy ending hormone treatments for transgender inmates
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Bureau of Prisons policy that phased out taxpayer-funded hormone treatments. The order requires officials to continue providing treatments and accommodations under prior rules while litigation continues.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
FTC Sues Transgender Health Group Over Clinical Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health on Wednesday. The agency alleges the group issued guidelines that enabled unsubstantiated claims about medical procedures for minors.
nypost.compolitics28 days ago
Judge Limits Enforcement of Idaho Restroom Law Criminal Penalties
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday preventing enforcement of criminal penalties against transgender people using Idaho public restrooms matching their gender identities. The order leaves other parts of the March law intact while the case proceeds.
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days ago
Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House with Some GOP Support, Faces Senate Republican Opposition
The bill cleared the House on June 9 and now faces Senate review, where Sen. Bill Cassidy said he cannot support it over concerns about abortion and transgender coverage.
yahoo.compolitics29 days ago
Police Record Non-Crime Hate Incident After Parent Refuses Child's New Name
Dyfed-Powys Police logged a Non-Crime Hate Incident after a transgender child reported that a parent was not using the child's new name. Officers determined no crime had occurred. The case surfaced during a review of how forces handled such reports before the category was abolish…
nbcnews.compolitics31 days ago
Federal judge dismisses biologist's lawsuit over Yosemite flag demonstration
A federal judge dismissed a former National Park Service biologist's lawsuit seeking reinstatement after termination for displaying a transgender flag while off duty. The court said the biologist used the wrong legal process to challenge the firing.
abcnews.go.compolitics32 days ago
Texas Democratic Senate Nominee Shifts Positions on Border Security and Other Issues
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, stated during a podcast interview this week that he supports stronger border security and opposes gender reassignment surgeries for minors. The comments came after earlier statements in which he criticized immigrati…
theweek.compolitics34 days ago
Federal Judges Issue Mixed Rulings on DOJ Subpoenas Seeking Records on Transgender Treatments for Minors
U.S. District Judges Julie Rubin and P. Casey Pitts issued orders this week limiting federal and state efforts to obtain medical records from hospitals treating minors with transgender-related drugs and surgeries.
medpagetoday.compolitics39 days ago
Justice Department Seeks Medical Records of Transgender Minors Through Grand Jury Subpoenas
Federal prosecutors in Texas are using grand jury subpoenas to obtain patient records from hospitals that provided gender-affirming care to minors. Several hospitals and patients have moved to block the requests in federal courts.
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
Arizona Candidate Supported Decriminalizing Sex Work in 2020 Interview
A Democrat running for an Arizona congressional seat expressed support for decriminalizing sex work during a 2020 interview. The candidate linked the position to employment access for transgender individuals and broader social services.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics42 days agoUpdated
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Transgender Military Ban Likely Unconstitutional
A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration policy banning transgender individuals from military service likely violates equal protection. The 2-1 decision leaves an injunction in place for current service members but allows restrictions on new acce…
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nbcnews.compolitics43 days ago
Appeals court allows current transgender service members to stay but permits blocking new enlistments
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that active-duty transgender service members can remain in the military while the armed services may continue to block new enlistments. The split decision narrows a lower-court injunction and is expected to face further government challenge.
foxnews.compolitics42 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Reinstates Trump Transgender Military Ban
A divided federal appeals court panel ruled that a Pentagon policy banning transgender troops from military service violated applicable law. The split decision allows the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting while further proceedings address…
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New York Postworld44 days ago
Transgender Athlete AB Hernandez Places Third in Girls Long Jump at State Meet
AB Hernandez, a senior at Jurupa Valley High School, competed in three girls events at the CIF State Track & Field Championships. Protesters gathered outside the venue in Clovis, California.
yahoo.compolitics45 days ago
Ghana Parliament Passes Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill
Ghana's parliament approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which would punish identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer with up to three years in prison and create a duty to report such acts to police.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
California High School Track Athlete Prepares for State Finals
A California high school athlete who identifies as transgender is scheduled to compete in girls track and field events at the state championships this weekend. The participation has drawn public comment from real estate executive Mauricio Umansky.
The Boston Globeworld49 days ago
Maine Secretary of State Removes Transgender Sports Initiative From Ballot
Maine officials ruled more than 12,000 signatures invalid on a petition that would have asked voters to restrict school sports and bathrooms by birth-certificate gender. The petition drive fell short of the required total and will not appear on the November ballot.
upi.comworld50 days ago
Texas Hospital Agrees to Open Detransition Clinic and Pay $10 Million
Texas Children's Hospital reached a settlement with state and federal officials to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and terminate five physicians. The agreement followed a three-year investigation into the hospital's transgender medical practices.
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abcnews.go.compolitics51 days ago
Democratic Report: Progressive Cultural Positions Cost Working-Class Support
A party review of the 2024 election has drawn criticism for its timing and content. The document highlights a campaign advertisement that featured statements on transgender medical procedures for inmates.
winnipegfreepress.comworld52 days ago
BBC Director-General Faces Calls to Address Transgender Coverage Policies
The BBC's new director-general Matt Brittin assumed the role on Monday amid renewed scrutiny of the broadcaster's handling of sex and gender reporting. Critics cite a recent Radio 4 Woman's Hour segment and updated Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance as reasons for imme…
New York Postpolitics53 days ago
Rahm Emanuel Discusses Democratic Party Issues and 2028 Presidential Bid
Rahm Emanuel said the Democratic Party focused too much on transgender issues in recent years. He is considering a run for president in 2028.
bbc.co.ukpolitics53 days ago
Oxford University Rowing Clubs Vote Against New Transgender Athlete Rules
Oxford University students protested a boat club policy that bars transgender athletes from women's rowing events. The change follows updated British Rowing guidelines that limit the women's category to those assigned female at birth.
order-order.comworld53 days ago
UK Issues Guidance on Excluding Transgender People From Single-Sex Spaces
The UK government released new guidance clarifying when transgender people can be excluded from single-sex spaces following a court ruling. Officials said the guidance applies to workplaces, schools, and other facilities.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics54 days ago
FCC seeks public comment on updating TV ratings for gender identity content
The Federal Communications Commission opened a public comment period on possible changes to the television ratings system. Officials are asking whether programs with transgender or gender identity themes should carry additional parental warnings.
indianexpress.comfinance57 days ago
Leeds Tribunal Rules NHS Policy on Transgender Staff Facilities Created Hostile Environment
A Leeds Employment Tribunal found that an NHS policy allowing transgender staff to use facilities matching their chosen gender constituted harassment on the grounds of biological sex. The ruling followed a complaint by an unnamed Muslim woman employed by the NHS who objected to t…
bbc.co.ukpolitics60 days ago
Australian Court Rules Female-Only App Discriminated Against Transgender Woman, Awards $20,000 Damages
The Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the long-running Tickle v Giggle case. Justice Melissa Perry ruled that exclusion from the Giggle for Girls app constituted direct discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act. Grover…
BBC Newsworld60 days ago
Australian Federal Court Doubles Damages to AU$40,000 in Appeal Over Exclusion of Transgender Woman from Female-Only App
Australia's Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal on Friday and ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, was directly discriminated against when removed from the Giggle for Girls app. The court doubled the original compensation to AU$20,000, equivalent to $14,000 or…
thehindu.compolitics61 days ago
Trump Administration Issues First Criminal Grand Jury Subpoenas to Hospitals for Records on Transgender Procedures for Minors
New York University Langone received a criminal grand jury subpoena last week from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Texas seeking records on patients and staff from its shuttered transgender youth program. The demands cover care provided between 2020 and 202…
thehindu.comworld62 days ago
High Court hears father's challenge to Suffolk GP practice that prescribed hormones to transgender teen
A father identified only as ATN has brought legal action against WellBN after his child, known as ATT, received cross-sex hormones through an informed consent model without full specialist assessment. The case, heard at the Royal Courts of Justice, centres on whether the GP pract…
foxnews.compolitics63 days ago
Lawsuit Against University of Washington Social Work School Over Student Essay Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a student's First Amendment and breach of contract claims against the University of Washington Tacoma can go to a jury. The student alleged that a professor initiated a professional standards review after disagreeing with the student's views on women's…
New York Postpolitics65 days ago
Transgender Athlete Wins Three Jumping Events at California High School Track Meet
A transgender senior from Jurupa Valley won the triple jump, long jump and tied for first in the high jump at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 preliminaries on Saturday at Yorba Linda High School. Protesters held a "Save Girls’ Sports" rally outside the venue calling for biolo…
The Guardianpolitics66 days ago
Trump Administration Releases 16-Page Counterterrorism Strategy Prioritizing Cartels, Jihadists, and Violent Left-Wing Extremists
Sebastian Gorka introduced the document on a call with journalists Wednesday. The memo prioritizes narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists and violent left-wing extremists while making no mention of far-right ideology. It singles out radically pro-transgender ideology for neu…
nbcnews.compolitics68 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Releases Counterterrorism Strategy
The 16-page report led by White House counterterrorism tsar Sebastian Gorka criticizes European migration policies and targets violent left-wing extremists including radically pro-transgender groups. It elevates drug cartels in the Americas as a central focus while affirming Euro…
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Fox Newspolitics68 days ago
Justice Department Offers Up to $25,000 Signing Bonuses to Recruit Lawyers for Immigration and Transgender Cases
The DOJ Civil Division is recruiting attorneys with bonuses to handle immigration lawsuits, transgender medical treatment investigations and hundreds of other cases defending the Trump administration. The effort follows more than a quarter of the department's nearly 13,000 lawyer…