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Supreme Court Will Issue Decisions on DOMA & Prop 8 Cases on 10th Anniversary of Lawrence Victory

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June 25, 2013

The wait is almost over. The Supreme Court will issue its rulings on the two historic marriage cases Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET.

See Also: DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Lawrence v. Texas, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Sodomy Laws, U.S. Supreme Court
From the New York Times: "A Lawyer's Evolution, Mirroring the Law's"

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June 25, 2013

The New York Times profiles former Lambda Legal board co-chair, Paul M. Smith, who argued our landmark case Lawrence v. Texas before the U.S. Supreme Court 10 years ago

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, DOMA, Lambda Legal in the News, Lawrence v. Texas, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Sodomy Laws, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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June 22, 2013

In 10 years, how did we get from an America in which 13 states still had anti-sodomy laws that made criminals of lesbian and gay people just for having sex, to an America where 13 jurisdictions allow same-sex couples the freedom to marry? Answer: We relied on the Constitution.

See Also: DOMA, From Sex to Marriage, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Lawrence v. Texas, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, Sodomy Laws, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
Teleconference: Marriage at the Supreme Court

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June 19, 2013

Lambda Legal will be hosting a teleconference on the day the Supreme Court decides the marriage cases. Our expert lawyers will bring you up-to-the-minute analysis of the Court's decisions.

See Also: DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, teleconference, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
From the Washington Post: "DOMA decision could expand rights for gay feds, but with questions"

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June 19, 2013

Federal employees in same-sex marriages are discriminated against because of the sex of their spouse. That can take a heavy and unfair financial toll on a marriage in the form of additional health-care payments and lost retirement benefits.

See Also: DOMA, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, What Is DOMA
#LGBTatSCOTUS Twitter Chat Transcript

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June 18, 2013

Susan Sommer, Director of Constitutional Litigation for Lambda Legal, was joined by attorneys from GLAD, ACLU and NCLR.

See Also: DOMA, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
What Is DOMA and Why Is It Bad?

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June 13, 2013

The Supreme Court is expected to announce this month a decision on the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Our Legal Director, Jon W. Davidson, explains what you need to know about the law—and why the Court should strike it down.

See Also: DOMA, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA
A Season of Pride

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June 12, 2013

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary year, Lambda Legal will take part in more than 40 Pride events this season. It’s a time to come together as a community, to celebrate our victories and mourn our losses, to take stock of recent developments and look at what lies ahead on the road to equality.

See Also: DOMA, HIV, Pride, Prop 8
Ask Lambda Legal: Marriage Cases at the Supreme Court

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June 7, 2013

Q: I want to be standing at the U.S. Supreme Court when they rule on the marriage cases. How can I find out when the ruling is expected to come down?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Infographic: Marriage at the Supreme Court

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June 6, 2013

For the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing two gay rights cases in one term. Here’s a handy graphic from legal experts at Lambda Legal explaining how the Court may decide each case.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Military, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8

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Supreme Court Will Issue Decisions on DOMA & Prop 8 Cases on 10th Anniversary of Lawrence Victory

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From the New York Times: "A Lawyer's Evolution, Mirroring the Law's"

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From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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Teleconference: Marriage at the Supreme Court

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From the Washington Post: "DOMA decision could expand rights for gay feds, but with questions"

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#LGBTatSCOTUS Twitter Chat Transcript

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What Is DOMA and Why Is It Bad?

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A Season of Pride

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Ask Lambda Legal: Marriage Cases at the Supreme Court

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Infographic: Marriage at the Supreme Court

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