Republicans Continue to Rush Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ Nominees’ Confirmations Through the Senate
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) took the unprecedented step to suspend the rules of the Senate Finance Committee by unanimous consent with no Democrats present.
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Five Ways Neil Gorsuch Spoke Out Against Equality
HRC has taken the extraordinary step of opposing this Supreme Court nominee prior to his confirmation hearing -- a first for the organization.
HRC Opposes the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
HRC announced its opposition to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States.
HRC Holds Press Conference On Trump’s Potential ‘License To Discriminate’ Anti-LGBTQ E.O.
HRC and other civil rights leaders held a press conference to discuss a potential Trump executive order that could extend a broad license to discriminate against LGBTQ people.
HRC Responds to White House Comments Following Leaks of Impending Anti-LGBTQ Executive Order
Today, HRC responded to a White House statement distancing the Trump Administration from leaks about yet another discriminatory executive action, this time targeting the LGBTQ community.
HRC Calls on Senate to Reject Betsy DeVos’ Nomination to Secretary of Education
In advance of tomorrow’s scheduled markup of Betsy DeVos, HRC sent a letter U.S. Senators calling for them to vote “no” on her nomination.
Possible Trump Action Specifically Targeting LGBTQ People
There are a number of rumors swirling that Donald Trump is planning to sign yet another discriminatory executive action – this time specifically targeting the LGBTQ community.
Hate Crime Charges Filed Against Idaho Man Accused of Fatally Beating Steven Nelson
Kelly Schneider pled guilty to committing a federal hate crime under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act for the 2016 brutal beating and murder of…
Donald Trump Cuts Off Federal Funds for NGOs that Provide Information about Abortion
On the day after the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, President Donald Trump issued an executive order reinstating the global gag rule.
Trump Administration Removes Apology for Anti-LGBTQ Witch Hunts from State Department Website
HRC released the following statement after it was discovered that the Trump Administration has removed from the State Department website former Secretary of State John Kerry’s apology for the infamous…
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