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Lambda Legal Responds to Tragedy in Baltimore

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April 29, 2015

Yesterday, members and allies of the LGBT community raised their voices for justice as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the six cases collectively known as Obergefell v. Hodges, challenging discriminatory state bans on marriage for same-sex couples. But just miles from the courthouse steps, in Baltimore, a community is in turmoil, mourning the death of another black man while in police custody.

See Also: Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, Racism
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Historic Cases Seeking Freedom to Marry for Same-Sex Couples

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April 28, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court today heard oral arguments in the six cases out of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals collectively known as Obergefell v. Hodges, challenging discriminatory state bans on marriage for same-sex couples.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
Liveblog: Marriage Day at the Supreme Court

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April 28, 2015

Welcome to Lambda Legal’s Marriage at the Supreme Court liveblog. We’ll be posting everything you need to know – exclusive messages from our team at the Supreme Court, updates from our social media feed, and exciting opportunities to join our campaign.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
4 Ways LGBT People and People Living with HIV Are Victimized in the Criminal Justice System

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April 24, 2015

Lambda Legal has a long history of taking action to end anti-LGBT hate violence, but we also have a long history of opposing victimization of LGBT people and people living with HIV within or at the hands of the criminal justice system.

See Also: Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Police Misconduct
1,000,000 Reasons to Look Beyond Marriage Equality and Say #IDO

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April 23, 2015

Say #IDO for people across our country who need allies and supporters. Say #IDO to stand with the LGBTQ Community to show our opponents the strength of this movement. Say #IDO as a symbol of America's collective resolve to ensure "Liberty and Justice for All."
Lambda Legal Proud to Be Part of Peabody-Winning NPR Special on Transgender Families

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April 21, 2015

A September 2014 NPR special on transgender families that featured Robina Asti, a 94-year-old transgender woman who worked with Lambda Legal to successfully challenge the Social Security Administration, has won a Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting.

See Also: Transgender Rights
AIDSWatch 2015 to Honor Lambda Legal HIV Project Director Scott Schoettes and Plaintiff John East

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April 13, 2015

On Monday, April 13th, Lambda Legal’s HIV Project Director Scott Schoettes and plaintiff John East will receive the Positive Leadership Award at AIDSWatch 2015, the largest annual constituent-based national HIV/AIDS advocacy event.

See Also: HIV
Tie The Knot Founder Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Mercedes-Benz USA to accept Lambda Legal Liberty Awards at 2015 National Liberty Awards

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April 13, 2015

Lambda Legal announced today that Jesse Tyler Ferguson, five-time Emmy-nominated actor and LGBT advocate, will accept an award at its 29th Annual National Liberty Awards on May 4, 2015. Lambda Legal is recognizing Tie The Knot, founded by Ferguson and his husband, Justin Mikita, as well as Mercedes-Benz USA.

See Also: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Liberty Awards, National Liberty Awards
VIDEO: Love Rules: 20+ Years Fighting for Marriage

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April 9, 2015

Lambda Legal has made the case for marriage in every corner of the country — in courtrooms and town halls from Iowa to Hawaii, New Jersey to Puerto Rico — and now at the U.S. Supreme Court.
'I Believe in Me' Screening at (In)Justice For All Film Festival

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April 8, 2015

On Saturday, Lambda Legal's short documentary, I Believe in Me: Fighting for Trans Rights in Prison, will screen in Chicago at the (In)Justice For All Film Festival, a festival presenting films that explore the criminal justice system.

See Also: Prisons