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Gays in Baton Rouge Arrested Under Invalid Sodomy Law

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July 30, 2013

“The fact that this has been going on for a two-year period is unbelievable,” said staff attorney Peter Renn. “This is basically like the police putting up a sign that says ‘Please sue me.’ ”

See Also: Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, Lawrence v. Texas, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Immigrants for Marriage Equality

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July 12, 2013

Considering the historic moment for both immigrants and LGBT people, and the huge role that immigrants play in Illinois, it’s important to harness the power that is possible when both communities come together.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Immigration and Asylum, Marriage, Pride, Proyecto Igualdad, Same-sex relationships
Marriage Equality for All: Getting From Here to There

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July 11, 2013

It is important that no state—and no couple—be left behind.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships
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
Lambda Legal and ACLU of Illinois Ask Court for Swift Ruling for Freedom To Marry

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July 10, 2013

Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Illinois filed a motion for summary judgment in the Illinois Darby v.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Lambda Legal Announces Plans for Marriage Equality Case in Virginia

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July 9, 2013

Virginia couples who have suffered from discrimination and are interested in sharing how marriage discrimination harms their families or being a part of a campaign for the freedom to marry are encouraged to fill out a survey.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships
New Jersey News Roundup

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July 5, 2013

In the News: This Wednesday, Lambda Legal filed a motion for summary judgment in New Jersey Superior Court on behalf of Garden State Equality and six same-sex couples who need the freedom to marry.

See Also: DOMA, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
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
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