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Marriage Returns to California!

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June 28, 2013

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today lifted the stay on its ruling declaring the discriminatory Proposition 8 unconstitutional, clearing the way for same-sex couples to begin marrying in California.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships
"An Extraordinary Day," Says Lambda Legal Client Karen Golinski

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June 28, 2013

Guest blogger Karen Golinski is a federal lawyer in California. In 2010, Lambda Legal sued the federal government on her behalf, seeking health benefits for her wife, Amy Cunninghis.

See Also: DOMA, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Audio Recap: Double Victory in Prop 8 and DOMA at the Supreme Court!

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June 27, 2013

Listen to Lambda Legal's Decision Day Teleconference, featuring in-depth analysis from our expert lawyers.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, teleconference, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
What Happened at the Supreme Court

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June 26, 2013

Our legal director explains the Court's decisions in the DOMA and Prop 8 cases, and what lies ahead in the road to equality.

See Also: DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA, What Is Prop 8
FAQ: After DOMA—What It Means for You

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June 26, 2013

Lambda Legal and 10 other national LGBT advocacy organizations jointly issued a series of factsheets to provide guidance to same-sex couples and their families as they navigate accessing federal rights, benefits, and protections.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, DOMA, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Health Care Fairness, Immigration and Asylum, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Military, Social Security Administration, U.S. Supreme Court
Everything California Same-Sex Couples Need to Know About Getting Married

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June 26, 2013

Congratulations, California! The freedom to marry in your state will be reinstated soon. Lambda Legal, Equality California, the ACLU and the National Center for Lesbian Rights have released a fact sheet with frequently asked questions.

See Also: Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
After Demise of DOMA, Lambda Legal Plans Swift Action in New Jersey for Marriage Equality

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June 26, 2013

In New Jersey, where same-sex couples are in civil unions or may have been married in other states, but are barred from marriage at home, this is a game-changer.

See Also: DOMA, GSE v. Dow, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
In Historic Rulings, Supreme Court Rejects Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples

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June 26, 2013

Two ugly chapters in the history of our nation and of California are over.

See Also: DOMA, Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Double Victory at the Supreme Court!

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June 26, 2013

What a thrilling day! The U.S. Supreme Court announced two historic decisions today and, once again, our world has changed. We are two steps closer to the goal of full equality for LGBT Americans.

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

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Marriage Returns to California!

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"An Extraordinary Day," Says Lambda Legal Client Karen Golinski

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Audio Recap: Double Victory in Prop 8 and DOMA at the Supreme Court!

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What Happened at the Supreme Court

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FAQ: After DOMA—What It Means for You

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Everything California Same-Sex Couples Need to Know About Getting Married

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After Demise of DOMA, Lambda Legal Plans Swift Action in New Jersey for Marriage Equality

In Historic Rulings, Supreme Court Rejects Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples

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Double Victory at the Supreme Court!

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

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