U.S. Supreme Court Rulings and LGBTQ Politics

Stay informed with breaking coverage of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that shape the future of LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, and presidential power in America.

From landmark decisions on same-sex marriage and birthright citizenship to controversial rulings on free speech and executive authority, JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics USA delivers real-time updates and analysis.

As the conservative-packed bench continues to redefine judicial norms, this tag tracks every major decision impacting the LGBTQ+ community, civil liberties, and the balance of power in Washington.

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15 08, 2018

‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Owner Sues Over Trans Customer

By JRL Charts|2018-08-15T15:14:51-07:00August 15th, 2018|Categories: LGBT Politics, Transgender News|Tags: Alliance Defending Freedom, anti-lgbt, Civil Rights Commission, Colorado, discrimination, Gay couples, Jack Phillips, Kristen Waggoner, lgbt politics, Masterpiece Cafe, new lawsuit, religious beliefs, same-sex couples, Trans customer, US Supreme Court|

'Masterpiece Cakeshop' owner Jack Phillips whom you will remember won his appeal to the US Supreme Court over his refusal to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, is now launching another legal challenge by suing the state of Colorado for refusing to serve a Trans woman's cake order. Jack Phillips was ordered by [...]

14 08, 2018

White House Allow Contractors LGBTQ Related Discrimination

By JRL Charts|2018-08-14T17:35:53-07:00August 14th, 2018|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: acting director Craig E. Leen, attorney general jeff sessions, Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Department of Labor, lgbt politics, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ protections, LGBTQ rights, Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd et al v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission et al, National Center for Transgender Equality, US justice department, US Supreme Court|

The 'White House' has instructed the 'Department of Labor' to allow Federal Contractors LGBTQ Related Discrimination in a memo signed by acting director of the 'Department of Labor' , Craig E. Leen last Friday. Not only does the memo green light Federal Contractors to use their religious beliefs but has instructed Department of Labor employees [...]

29 03, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Sandy Springs Sex-Toy Lawsuit

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T15:33:12-07:00March 29th, 2018|Categories: Adult News|Tags: adult store zoning laws, Love Shack Boutique, Marshall Henry, Melissa Henry, sandy springs, sex toys lawsuit, US Supreme Court|

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer The city of Sandy Springs has scored a victory in the final round of its 10 year long battle over its adult entertainment ordinance. The U.S. Supreme Court on March 26 denied a petition for a lawsuit brought by a Sandy Springs couple who filed against the city of Sandy [...]

15 03, 2018

Watch LGBTQ Activists Warn Supreme Court ‘Cake Case’ Could Set America Back 50 Years

By JRL Charts|2025-07-03T13:15:07-07:00March 15th, 2018|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Civil and Human Rights, LGBT Politics USA, Masterpiece Cakeshop vs Colorado Civil Rights Commission, Movement Advancement Project, Open to All Alliance, same-sex marriage, US Supreme Court|

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing Masterpiece Cakeshop vs Colorado Civil Rights Commission and LGBTQ activists are concerned that with a conservative majority on the court, their decision could set America back 50 years and they are not taking any chances! Over 80 pro-LGBTQ organizations are determined to make [...]

8 01, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Okays Mississippi Anti-LGBT Law

By JRL Charts|2025-07-03T13:16:02-07:00January 8th, 2018|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: gay Mississippi news, LGBT Politics USA, Mississippi House Bill 1523, Phil Bryant, Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act, US Supreme Court|

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C. — In what many are calling a backwards step, the U.S. Supreme Court chose not to hear challenges to Mississippi’s “License to Discriminate” Law, the court announced Monday Jan. 8, 2018. You will remember last year when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that [...]

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