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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
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
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
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
Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of Voting Rights Act

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June 25, 2013

We are deeply saddened by the Court’s decision in Shelby County v. Holder to strike Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, which required federal pre-clearance of changes in voting rules in states and localities with histories of racial disenfranchisement.

See Also: Discrimination, Government Misconduct and Support for Discrimination, U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Use of Race in College Admissions

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June 24, 2013

We are relieved that the Court has preserved its 2003 Grutter decision. As legal advocates for LGBT people and people with HIV of all races and ethnicities, we are deeply committed to the values of diversity and fairness.

See Also: Diversity, Higher Education, U.S. Supreme Court
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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FAQ: After DOMA—What It Means for You

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

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

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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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Part of Voting Rights Act

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Supreme Court Upholds Use of Race in College Admissions

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From Criminals to Newlyweds in 10 Years

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