Last week, several national LGBT groups and a cooperating attorney filed an administrative challenge to Medicare’s ban on medically necessary healthcare for transgender patients. Medicare, ... Read More

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in United States v. Windsor,  challenging Section 3 of the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” ... Read More

Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Hollingsworth v. Perry, challenging California’s Proposition 8 that revoked same-sex couples’ ability to marry ... Read More

Marriage at the Supreme Court – Tuesday, March 26 Hollingsworth v. Perry Update Tuesday 1:00 p.m.:  Audio of the Argument: Listen here Plaintiffs: Kris Perry and Sandy Stier, Paul Katami ... Read More

Marriage at the Supreme Court – Wednesday, March 27 Windsor v. United States Plaintiff: Edith Windsor Federal constitutional challenge to Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, ... Read More

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee heard spirited testimony March 21 on the marriage equality bill.  The hearing lasted until nearly 5 a.m., with a ... Read More

GLAD has filed an appeal in the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of our client Susan Doe,  a transgender girl who experienced discrimination and harassment ... Read More

GLAD filed an amicus brief in an appeal challenging the Massachusetts District Court ruling that the Commonwealth cannot deny an incarcerated transgender woman, Michelle Kosilek, ... Read More

“DOMA is a recipe for a violation of equal protection guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution: It targets a particularly disliked group, impacts important personal ... Read More

More than 45 briefs from religious leaders, members of Congress, retired military generals, children’s advocacy groups, civil rights groups and others will be filed today ... Read More