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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
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
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
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
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
Video: From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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June 19, 2013

June 26 marks the 10th anniversary of Lambda Legal's historic Supreme Court victory in Lawrence v. Texas, overturning all remaining state sodomy laws.

See Also: Lawrence v. Texas, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, Video
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

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

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

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

Double Victory at the Supreme Court!

scotus-rainbow_392.jpg

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"

smith-paul_392.jpg

From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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Teleconference: Marriage at the Supreme Court

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Video: From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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

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