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Lambda Legal Opposes Motion to Delay Marriages in New Jersey Case

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October 4, 2013

Today, in response to the State's motion for a stay of last week's Superior Court decision in favor of marriage equality, Lambda Legal filed a brief on behalf of Garden State Equality, New Jersey's statewide LGBT advocacy organization, and six same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry, asking the Court to deny the motion.

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Sues NY Landlord to Add Same-Sex Spouse to Lease

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October 2, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a complaint today against a New York City landlord for refusing to add lesbian tenant Dava Weinstein’s spouse, Dorothy Calvani, to her rent-stabilized lease as is required by state and city law.

See Also: Discrimination, Housing, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
We Vow to Fight a Stay; Same-Sex Couples in NJ Must Be Allowed to Marry

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October 1, 2013

New Jersey Attorney General Hoffman has announced plans to file papers seeking to stay last Friday's ruling by a New Jersey Superior Court allowing same-sex couples to marry.

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Files Lawsuit Seeking Freedom to Marry for West Virginia Same-Sex Couples

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October 1, 2013

Today Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry, and the child of one of the couples.

See Also: Marriage, McGee v. Cole, Same-sex relationships
Our Story: Nancy Michael and Jane Fenton

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October 1, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry.

See Also: Marriage, McGee v. Cole, Same-sex relationships
Our Story: Casie McGee and Sarah Adkins

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October 1, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry.

See Also: Marriage, McGee v. Cole, Same-sex relationships
Our Story: Justin Murdock and Will Glavaris

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October 1, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on behalf of three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry.

See Also: Marriage, McGee v. Cole, Same-sex relationships
NJ Superior Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality in Major Post-DOMA Decision

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September 27, 2013

Today, in one of the first major court challenges since the demise of Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the New Jersey Superior Court granted Lambda Legal’s motion for summary judgment in its case seeking marriage equality on behalf of Garden State Equality, New Jersey’s statewide LGBT advocacy organization, and six same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry.

See Also: GSE v. Dow, Lewis v. Harris, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Same-Sex Couples in Lambda Legal and ACLU Marriage Cases Win Day in Court

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September 27, 2013

Today a judge denied motions to dismiss our cases seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Illinois. We’re going to have our day in court to fight for dignity and equality for the 25 plaintiff couples represented in the lawsuits brought by Lambda Legal and the ACLU.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, March on Springfield, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal to Texas National Guard: Follow Dept. of Defense Guidelines for Married Same-Sex Couples

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September 13, 2013

Lambda Legal today sent a letter to the commanding general of Texas Military Forces urging him to abide by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines and allow married same-sex military couples to register for federal benefits at any military base in the state.

See Also: Marriage, Military, Same-sex relationships