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The Supreme Court Goes for 2

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December 7, 2012

The Supreme Court announced today that it will hear two important LGBT cases this term: a challenge to a key section of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and the case against Prop 8. This is big!

See Also: DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Doomsday for DOMA

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November 29, 2012

The Supreme Court may decide this week whether to review the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Here’s everything you need to know.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
What Happened—or Didn’t Happen—at the Supreme Court Today

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December 3, 2012

Contrary to many people’s expectations, the Court did not issue any orders in any of the DOMA cases or in the Prop 8 case.

See Also: Diaz v. Brewer, DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
What You Need to Know About the DOMA Cases

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November 28, 2012

This could be the year we get rid of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) for good, and if you are wondering how we got here and what it all means, then this post is for you.

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

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November 27, 2012

Lambda Legal's Legal Director, Jon W. Davidson, explains what you need to know about the so-called Defense of Marriage Act—and why the Supreme Court should strike it down.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

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October 18, 2012

It's another nail in DOMA's coffin. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling today, finding Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Legislation and Amendments, DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Season Preview: Lesbian and Gay Rights at the Supreme Court—Part 1

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September 17, 2012

A new term is about to begin at the U.S. Supreme Court, and it could be a blockbuster one for lesbian and gay rights. Here’s the first part of a three-part preview.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Survey: Most Law Profs Say DOMA Is Unconstitutional

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September 10, 2012

Seven out of 10 constitutional law professors believe the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, according to a recent survey.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Take Action: Donate the Cost of a Chicken Sandwich for Equality

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August 1, 2012

Are you hungry for equality? Donate the cost of a Chick-fil-A chicken dinner and help us fight for the freedom to marry.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Take action
Yet Another Court Rules Against DOMA

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July 31, 2012

Hooray! This is the fifth court in a row to find section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional!

See Also: DOMA, Marriage, Same-sex relationships

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The Supreme Court Goes for 2

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Doomsday for DOMA

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What Happened—or Didn’t Happen—at the Supreme Court Today

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What You Need to Know About the DOMA Cases

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What Is DOMA and Why Is It Bad?

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Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

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Season Preview: Lesbian and Gay Rights at the Supreme Court—Part 1

davidson_274.jpg

Survey: Most Law Profs Say DOMA Is Unconstitutional

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Take Action: Donate the Cost of a Chicken Sandwich for Equality

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Yet Another Court Rules Against DOMA

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