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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Idaho bathroom ban. HB 752, which was set to take effect on July 1st, would have made it a criminal offense for transgender people to use public restrooms aligning with their gender identity. The ACLU of Idaho – one of the groups that requested the injunction on behalf of six transgender Idahoans – released a statement following the ruling, saying, “This ruling means trans folks in Idaho can continue participating in public life without the threat of being arrested for using the bathroom.” Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s alleged refusal to enforce workplace protections for transgender workers. Since January 2025, the EEOC has dropped lawsuits filed on behalf of transgender workers alleging discrimination and is requiring a heightened level of scrutiny for incoming discrimination complaints related to gender identity. Democracy Forward and the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) sued the EEOC in July 2025 on behalf of Free State Justice, arguing the agency was violating federal law by failing to investigate anti-trans discrimination in the workplace. Maryland District Judge George L. Russell III dismissed the lawsuit on June 12th, holding that the court lacked jurisdiction over the complaint. Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed by U.S. park ranger fired for flying transgender Pride flag. Dr. SJ Joslin sued the Department of the Interior after they were fired from their job as a U.S. park ranger at Yosemite National Park for flying a trans Pride flag at the park. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston dismissed the suit, ruling that Joslin improperly bypassed the administrative process available to them to challenge their dismissal. Should Dr. Joslin exhaust the administrative processes available to them, they can re-file the lawsuit. DOJ charges 15 Minnesotans who protested ICE operations in Minneapolis with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers. The charges stem from activities during the Trump administration’s immigration operations in Minneapolis earlier this year, and federal prosecutors allege the defendants blockaded federal law enforcement and shut down operations at the Whipple Federal Building, where federal immigration officials brought both immigrants and protesters detained during the operation. Education Department announces plans to move Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to other departments. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced on June 16th that OCR – which handles complaints about discrimination in education settings – would be moved to the Justice Department and that OSERS – which oversees the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – would be moved to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The outsourcing of the Education Department’s offices reflects the administration’s goal to close the Department altogether and “return education to the states.” Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduce a resolution apologizing for discrimination against LGBTQ+ federal workers. The resolution acknowledges and apologizes for the discrimination that LGBTQ+ individuals have faced in the armed forces, as civil servants, or in the foreign service.
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