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Same-Sex Married Couples Explore New Benefits

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July 11, 2013

Same-sex couples are still processing how the Supreme Court's recent rulings in California's Proposition 8 and the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) could change their lives and their relationship to the government: from health insurance, to retirement, to green cards.

See Also: DOMA, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Prop 8, 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
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
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
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

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Same-Sex Married Couples Explore New Benefits

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Why Prop 8 is Really and Truly Dead

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Marriage Returns to California!

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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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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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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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