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Post-DOMA Action in New Jersey

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July 3, 2013

One week after the Supreme Court's historic decision to strike down Section 3 of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Lambda Legal filed a motion for summary judgment in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of G

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Why Prop 8 is Really and Truly Dead

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July 1, 2013

The argument made by the Prop 8 proponents that Judge Walker's injunction against enforcement of the initiative only applies to the plaintiff couples is totally lacking in merit. To use a “technical” term – it is pure malarkey.

See Also: Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8
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
FAQ About Marriage for Delaware Same-Sex Couples

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June 28, 2013

With Delaware's marriage law soon to take effect, Lambda Legal and Equality Delaware have released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) guide for same-sex couples in Delaware who are considering getting married or have civil unions.

See Also: Marriage, 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
Arizona Governor Loses Latest Bid to Strip Benefits from Lesbian and Gay State Employees

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June 27, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied a request by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer to review a U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that maintains family health coverage for lesbian and gay State employees.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Rulings, Laws and Amendments, Diaz v. Brewer, Employment and Rights in the Workplace, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Sevcik v. Sandoval
LGBT Advocates Team Up for Marriage Equality in New Jersey

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June 27, 2013

A day after the Supreme Court's historic decision to strike down Section 3 of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Lambda Legal announced its plan to file a motion for summary judgment in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of Garden State Equality and six same-sex couples. From Deputy Legal Director Hayley Gorenberg:

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
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

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Post-DOMA Action in New Jersey

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Why Prop 8 is Really and Truly Dead

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Marriage Returns to California!

relationships_274.jpg

FAQ About Marriage for Delaware Same-Sex Couples

relationships_274.jpg

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

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Arizona Governor Loses Latest Bid to Strip Benefits from Lesbian and Gay State Employees

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LGBT Advocates Team Up for Marriage Equality in New Jersey

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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