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On the Docket, In the Field

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July 3, 2012

Highlights of Lambda Legal's recent work around the country.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, Immigration and Asylum, Parenting, Transgender Rights
Two Clerks in Illinois Seek to Defend Marriage Ban in Lambda Legal's case

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July 3, 2012

Two Illinois county clerks are asking to intervene in Lambda Legal's lawsuit seeking marriage equality in that state.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
New Transgender Rights Fact Sheets on Seniors and Youth

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July 3, 2012

Lambda Legal announces the publication of two new transgender rights fact sheets, "Survival Tips for Trans Youth" and "Trans Aging: We're Still Here!"

See Also: Seniors, Tran, Transgender Rights, Youth
Safe Space

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June 29, 2012

Lambda Legal Deputy Legal Director Hayley Gorenberg and Hetrick-Martin Institute Director of Advocacy and Capacity Building Lillian Rivera discuss the challenges facing LGBTQ youth

See Also: Youth, Youth and Schools, Youth in Out-of-Home Care
What Should Happen in Vegas

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June 29, 2012

An interview with Lambda Legal staff attorney Tara Borelli and Peter Renn, who are leading the fight for marriage equality in Nevada

See Also: Las Vegas, Marriage, Sevcik v. Sandoval
Today in History: The Stonewall Riots

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June 28, 2012

Forty-three years ago today, in the early morning of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided a gay bar on Christopher Street called the Stonewall Inn. Cop raids on gay bars were routine in those days, but this time, patrons fought back.

See Also: Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, Pride
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act: Lambda Legal Will Press for Expanded Coverage

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June 28, 2012

In a decision released today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld key provisions in the Affordable Care Act. Lambda Legal issued the following statement from Scott Schoettes, HIV Project Director for Lambda Legal:

See Also: Affordable Care Act, Health Care Reform, President Obama, U.S. Supreme Court
Lambda Legal Urges Maryland Counties to Recognize Out-of-State Marriages of Same-Sex Couples

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June 27, 2012

Lambda Legal sent letters today to the leaders of 20 Maryland counties asking for confirmation that it is county policy to recognize out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples, including for purposes of county employee spousal benefits.

See Also: Marriage, Port v. Cowan, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Urges NY Landlord to Add Wife of Lesbian Tenant to Lease

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June 27, 2012

Lambda Legal is fighting for the right of a New York City woman to add her wife to her rent-stabilized lease.

See Also: Discrimination, Housing, In re Balducci, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
LGBT, HIV Advocates Respond to Mixed Ruling on Arizona's Anti-Immigrant Law

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June 25, 2012

Lambda Legal joined a group of 30 LGBT and HIV advocacy organizations in issuing a joint statement responding to today's U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's anti-immigrant law, SB 1070.

See Also: Arizona v. United States, Immigration and Asylum, SB 1070, U.S. Supreme Court