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Lambda Legal Welcomes Strengthened Commitment From Texas Governor to Comply With PREA

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June 12, 2015

On Thursday, June 11th, Lambda Legal learned that the Department of Justice had accepted a new letter from Texas Governor Gregory Abbott certifying that Texas would take a more serious approach to implementing the standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.

See Also: Criminal Justice, Transgender Rights
Lambda Legal Sues Employee Retirement System of Texas for Denying Health Coverage for Wife of UNT Administrator

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June 12, 2015

Lambda Legal today filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS) for violating the U.S. Constitution by denying spousal health insurance coverage for the same-sex spouse of a University of North Texas administrator.

See Also: Leliaert v. Ragland, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Seniors
Infographic: Possible Supreme Court Marriage Equality Outcomes

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June 8, 2015

The Supreme Court decision on marriage equality is expected in June. Check out our handy infographic (below) to see the three potential decisions the Court could make, and what they each could mean.
Victory in Guam! Chief Judge Bans Enforcement of Discriminatory Marriage Laws

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June 5, 2015

Today, District Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood granted summary judgment for plaintiffs and banned enforcement of all laws in the U.S. Territory denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry.
What the Supreme Court Said About Religious Expression at Work

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June 3, 2015

The Supreme Court agrees with the EEOC: Nondiscrimination means religious pluralism and problem-solving, not conformity and exclusions

See Also: Religious Exemptions, Religiously Motivated Discrimination
Supreme Court Victory for Workers

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June 1, 2015

Today the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed an important principle — that Title VII the section of the Civil Rights Act that protects employment — means what it says and should not be tinkered with by judges.

See Also: Religious Exemptions
Julianne Moore Says #IDO and Joins Joins Lambda Legal Campaign for Equality

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May 27, 2015

Today, Academy Award winner Julianne Moore joined thousands who have recently said “I DO” – pledging her support to Lambda Legal and the continuing fight for LGBT equality. Her new video, part of the “I DO” campaign, makes clear that the fight for LGBT equality will continue and new battles will emerge, even after the Supreme Court issues its ruling on the freedom to marry this June.

See Also: I Do, Marriage, Marriage Relationships and Family Protections