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Couple in Lambda Legal Marriage Case Urges Illinois Lawmakers to Pass Freedom-to-Marry Bill

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January 2, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee will hear testimony tomorrow from Lambda Legal clients Mercedes Santos and Theresa Volpe about why having the freedom to marry is important to their family.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
How to Talk About Marriage at Holiday Gatherings

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December 21, 2012

During the holiday season we often find ourselves spending time with family and friends. It’s a great chance to catch up with people we may not see very often throughout the year, but it can also mean spending time with people who are not shy about voicing disapproval of same-sex couples who marry or wish to marry.

See Also: Darby v. Orr
Momentum for Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Brings Together New Illinois Coalition

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December 20, 2012

In the wake of the announcement by key legislators that they will seek passage of an Illinois marriage equality bill in January 2013, a broad range of organizations have joined to form a new coalition, called Illinois Unites for Marriage.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage
Illinois Lawmakers Hope to Win Freedom to Marry in Early 2013

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December 14, 2012

Two Illinois lawmakers will seek to legalize the freedom to marry when the General Assembly reconvenes in early 2013.
Lambda Legal Hopeful as Plans Unfold to Bring Illinois Marriage Bill to a Vote

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December 13, 2012

Today Rep. Greg Harris and Sen. Heather Steans announced that they will call for a vote early in 2013 on House Bill 5710, The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. Lambda Legal issued the following statement from Camilla Taylor, Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal:
Court Rules Against Antigay Groups in Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Case

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November 30, 2012

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, denied motions by the Church of Christian Liberty, Grace Gospel Fellowship and the Illinois Family Institute (IFI) to intervene in Lambda Legal's lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Same-sex relationships
Another Road to Justice in Illinois

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November 28, 2012

Plaintiff couples in Lambda Legal's marriage lawsuit urge Illinois legislators to pass a marriage equality bill.
Illinois Marriage Update: Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal’s Lawsuit

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November 7, 2012

Lambda Legal is opposing a motion by two churches to intervene in our lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

See Also: Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Same-sex relationships
Film Festival to Screen Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Video

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October 3, 2012

Our short film "Marriage Equality in Illinois—It's Just Time" will be screened this Sunday at the Chicago International Social Change Film Festival.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Video
Antigay Group Tries to Intervene in Lambda Legal Marriage Case

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September 27, 2012

An Illinois court heard arguments today regarding an attempt by the Illinois Family Institute to join Lambda Legal’s case seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships