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Can a Nebraska Primary Candidate Appear on the November Ballot as a New Party's Nominee?

In September 2026, a single justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court held that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-616(1) did not bar a former primary candidate from filing as the nominee of a new political party under § 32-621. Two weeks earlier, the full Court had held that objections to a new party's name must be made within seven days of the party-petition deadline. This post explains what each decision decided, why the September 8 ruling binds filing officers but is not precedent, and how Nebraska's expedited § 32-624 procedure actually works.

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What Does the Supreme Court’s Transgender Sports Ruling Mean for Nebraska Families?

The Supreme Court’s transgender sports ruling is a major legal development, but Nebraska families still need clear, local guidance. This article explains how the decision interacts with Nebraska’s LB 89, what questions remain open, and how school sports disputes can become custody, parenting-plan, and co-parenting issues.

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Can My Ex Choose Conversion Therapy for Our Child in Nebraska After the 2026 Supreme Court Ruling?

Can your ex choose conversion therapy for your child in Nebraska without your permission? Usually not, if you share joint legal custody and your parenting plan does not give either parent final authority over major health decisions. Written from both legal and lived experience, this post explains what the 2026 Supreme Court ruling did and did not change, how Nebraska parenting plans handle major treatment decisions, and what parents should gather before mediation or court

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Supreme Court Immigration Ruling: ICE Stops Resume in Los Angeles

On September 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed ICE to resume immigration stops in Los Angeles, a decision with nationwide implications for Fourth Amendment rights. While the case is centered in California, its reasoning could influence enforcement here in Nebraska. Learn what the ruling means, how it may affect immigrant families, and why protecting your constitutional rights matters everywhere.

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Is Conversion Therapy Banned in Nebraska? A Survivor’s Guide to the Law and the Supreme Court

Conversion therapy remains legal in Nebraska, despite being condemned as harmful and ineffective by every major medical and psychological association. Lincoln briefly passed an ordinance banning it for minors, but a federal court blocked its enforcement, leaving LGBTQ+ youth across the state vulnerable. In this post, I explain the law, the pending Supreme Court case that could reshape protections nationwide, and share my perspective as both an attorney and a survivor of conversion therapy.

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Could the Trump Administration Ban Transgender Americans from Owning Firearms?

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a proposal to ban transgender Americans from owning firearms by labeling gender dysphoria as a “mental defect.” While no official rule has been announced, the idea raises serious constitutional issues under the Second Amendment and Equal Protection Clause. In this post, we break down why such a ban would be unconstitutional, why it relies on stigma rather than science, and how both LGBTQ+ advocates and gun rights groups are united in opposition.

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Could the Supreme Court Overturn Same-Sex Marriage? What Nebraska Couples Should Know

Nebraska’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage could come back into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Obergefell v. Hodges. Learn what this challenge means for Nebraska couples, how the Respect for Marriage Act protects existing marriages, and the proactive legal steps you can take now to safeguard your rights, family, and future.

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Supreme Court Ruling in Trump v. CASA, Inc. Limits Nationwide Injunctions—but Leaves Birthright Citizenship in Legal Limbo

In Trump v. CASA, Inc., the Supreme Court ruled that federal judges can no longer block presidential policies nationwide—leaving only the original plaintiffs protected from Trump’s 2025 order ending birthright citizenship for some U.S.-born children. The constitutionality of that policy remains unresolved, and its selective enforcement starting July 27 could create serious risks for immigrant families. 

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Supreme Court Preserves Free Preventive Health Care in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management

In a 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act’s no-cost preventive care requirement, ensuring continued access to services like PrEP, cancer screenings, and STI testing. This ruling is a major win for LGBTQ+ Nebraskans and others who rely on accessible, judgment-free health care.

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SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors: What Families Need to Know

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s law banning all gender-affirming medical care for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The ruling not only keeps Tennessee’s ban in place but also makes it harder to challenge similar laws nationwide. This post breaks down what the decision means, what’s still uncertain, and what families can do to protect their children now.

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Supreme Court Confronts Transgender Healthcare Ban: What’s at Stake in U.S. v. Skrmetti

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule in United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal case challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The outcome will have a direct impact on LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare access, and parental rights—not just in Tennessee, but here in Nebraska and across the country. Here’s what you need to know, and why it matters.

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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trans Troops Means for Equality and Service

When the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to reinstate its ban on transgender military service, it didn’t just impact policy—it sent a message. A message that some Americans are still being told they don’t belong, even when they’re willing to serve. This post unpacks the ruling, what it means, and why we can’t let doubt—or discrimination—become the loudest voice in the room.

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