California Rep. Robert Garcia demands the impeachment of Kristi Noem and the abolition of ICE following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, citing systemic failures and militarization.
Trans rights icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy passed at 78. A formerly incarcerated person, she fought for trans equality for decades, co-founding the Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Justice Project and the House of gg. Her legacy of advocating for trans liberation endures.
Raquel Pacheco claims her civil liberties were violated when Miami Beach police questioned her at home over a Facebook post. The incident sparked a legal challenge regarding protected political expression.
West Texas A&M's ban on a student drag event for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention sparks a First Amendment legal battle. Judge Kacsmaryk controversially compared drag to blackface, igniting outrage among LGBTQ+ activists and allies, who see drag as vital queer culture.
Journalist Don Lemon faces DOJ scrutiny for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Advocacy groups warn against federal intimidation and potential violations of First Amendment newsgathering rights.
Tucson Pride closes amid financial debt and mismanagement, while human rights groups warn of democratic backsliding. Reports also cover NYC subway attacks and medical advancements in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Attorneys representing the family of a 37-year-old poet killed by an ICE officer allege evidence concealment by the DOJ. Video footage contradicts government claims of self-defense, sparking a civil investigation.
