9th Circuit Court Rulings Impacting LGBTQ Rights

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape for LGBTQ rights, employment protections, and religious freedom across the western United States. From landmark victories expanding protections to controversial rulings upholding religious hiring exemptions, JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics USA delivers in-depth coverage of every major decision. Stay informed on how these appellate court rulings are influencing state laws, workplace rights, and the ongoing national debate over the balance between equality and religious liberty.

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8 08, 2025

Federal Court Backs World Vision in LGBTQ Hiring Clash — but Sends Stark Warning

By JRL Charts|2025-08-08T18:55:23-07:00August 8th, 2025|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: 9th circuit court, gay san francisco news, gay Washington State news, LGBT Politics USA, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, ministerial exception, world vision|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (August 8, 2025) — In a high-profile legal battle with national implications, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Christian relief agency World Vision’s right to revoke a job offer from an applicant in a same-sex marriage — [...]

9 07, 2025

Federal Appeals Court NUKES FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule — Adult Platforms Celebrate Major Win

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By: Keith Witchka, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — Gay Adult News — Legal ST. LOUIS — (July 9, 2025) — In a move applauded by subscription-based platforms, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s controversial “Click-to-Cancel” rule — a regulation designed to simplify online [...]

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Federal Appeals Court Makes Major Ruling on NYC Adult Store Zoning Laws

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By: Andy Powell, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — Adult Industry News NEW YORK, NY — (July 8, 2025) — In a major legal blow to the adult retail sector, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld New York City's aggressive zoning laws targeting adult entertainment businesses. The ruling affirms that municipalities can [...]

20 08, 2023

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Hands LGBTQ Rights a Victory

By JRL Charts|2025-08-08T18:21:59-07:00August 20th, 2023|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: 9th circuit court, congressional equality caucus, LGBTQ rights, Trans Women in Sports|

SAN FRANCISCO — (08-20-23) — Last Thursday the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed the LGBTQ community a victory when it refused to allow Idaho to enforce a first-in-the-nation ban on transgender women and girls from participating in female sports leagues, saying the measure is likely unconstitutional. The Court delivered a victory for LGBTQ [...]

12 12, 2019

Lawmakers target Trump for allowing LGBTQ Discrimination

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WASHINGTON D.C. — (12-12-19) — Lawmakers target Trump and his administration's LGBT discrimination rule allowing business receiving Federal Funding to discriminate against LGBTQ workers due to their religious beliefs. The Trump administration's decision to allow religious groups to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals while receiving federal funding is a slap in the face of LGBTQ citizens. [...]

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