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U.S. 4th Circuit Allows State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Adults ‘To Appreciate Their Sex’
The 4th Circuit has become the first federal appeals court to enforce laws restricting gender-affirming surgeries. “It is not irrational for a legislature to encourage citizens to appreciate their sex and not become disdainful of their sex,” Judge Julius Richardson said.
The Best Signs That Turned Tired Legs into Smiles at the 41st L.A. Marathon
Despite those who found street closures a nuisance, the overall consensus was that this city shows up for its people. In a time when community is most needed, supporters showed up with a level of commitment L.A. could use more of these days.
Trump’s ‘Deportation Judges’ Take Over Has Begun: Half of L.A. Immigrants Now Miss Court and Get Deported Sight Unseen
The Trump administration fired a quarter of the nation's immigration judges and the Pentagon authorized 600 military lawyers to replace them. They’re recruiting for "deportation judges" on social media. Fewer than 3 in 100 of the people asking for asylum get to stay.
The World Cup is Still Happening This Summer, But It May Not Look As Planned
There’s a lot of confusion about what has and hasn’t happened with the World Cup in the past month. L.A. Taco separates the fact from fiction.
Supreme Court Blocks California Law That Protects Transgender Students From Being Outed by Their School
The lawsuit was first introduced by Christian teachers in San Diego County, who argue that following the measure violates their First Amendment rights and freedom to exercise religion.
L.A. TACO Neighborhood Guides: Westwood
Persian beef tongue tacos, a legendary steak burrito, and King Kong Bundy's final resting place, plus a brief neighborhood history by Adam Villacin. Don't sleep on Westwood!
Who Had a Better Opening Weekend Tailgate: LAFC vs L.A. Galaxy? We Checked Out Both
Whether you root for Team Son, Team Reus, or Team Let’s-All-Have-A-Good-Time, last weekend’s back-to-back games and tailgates were bangers.
Waking Up In Puerto Vallarta The Morning After Cartel Attacks
L.A. TACO's editor-in-chief reports from the ground the day after El Mencho's death.
Update: At Least 20 States Burn In Mexico as Cartel Retaliates Against U.S.-Assisted Federal Killing of ‘El Mencho’
El Mencho was the last of the old guard—the final mass-trafficking titan standing alongside El Chapo and El Mayo—now fallen, marking the end of an era in Mexican organized crime. The era, typified by fame and big names splashed across books, TV shows, and international arrest warrants, began around 1990, the time in which El Chapo rose to prominence.
All the L.A. Easter Eggs from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show
The co-owner of empanadería Fuegos LA designed Benito's casita, the couple who got married are residents of the San Gabriel Valley, and more.
