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The Three Possible Outcomes in the Marriage Cases at the Supreme Court

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June 24, 2015

On April 28, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in six cases from four states concerning marriage for same-sex couples. The Court asked counsel to address two questions in their presentation: Question 1: Must states allow same-sex couples to marry under the United States Constitution? Question 2: Must states recognize the legal marriages entered by same-sex couples in other jurisdictions? There are three possible outcomes.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections
What Happened Today at the Supreme Court

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April 28, 2015

I remain quite hopeful that, by the end of June, we will reach another civil rights milestone, making it possible for us to devote even more energy to the other important issues that continue to face LGBT and HIV-positive people.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
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
The Long Road Ahead

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April 27, 2015

As we stand on the brink of another historic moment in the movement for LGBT equality, I can’t help looking back and thinking – I’ve seen other moments like this.
Marriage Day at the Supreme Court: What to Expect on April 28

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April 21, 2015

Seven days from now, on April 28th, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the marriage cases from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee. The argument will begin at 10:00 am and is scheduled to last for two and a half hours.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
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.
Legal Teams Announce Advocates Who Will Argue in Supreme Court Marriage Equality Cases

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March 31, 2015

Counsel for plaintiffs from the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee marriage lawsuits today announced that Mary L. Bonauto and Doug Hallward-Driemeier will represent the plaintiffs at the cases’ scheduled April 28 arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
Legal Teams Submit Proposal to U.S. Supreme Court Regarding Oral Argument in Marriage Cases

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March 17, 2015

Today counsel representing all plaintiffs from the Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee marriage lawsuits submitted a proposal to the U.S. Supreme Court requesting that argument time be divided equally among the cases from the four states.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections, Same-sex relationships
Supreme Court Schedules Marriage Case Arguments for April 28

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March 5, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court today announced it has scheduled argument for the marriage cases on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00am.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships