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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
Lambda Legal Applauds Social Security Update to Gender Marker Policy

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June 25, 2013

Lambda Legal applauds the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) recent announcement of their updated policy guidelines for changing the gender designation in Social Security records for transgender people.

See Also: Social Security Administration, Transgender Rights
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

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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

davidson_274.jpg

Double Victory at the Supreme Court!

scotus-rainbow_392.jpg

Lambda Legal Applauds Social Security Update to Gender Marker Policy

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Supreme Court Will Issue Decisions on DOMA & Prop 8 Cases on 10th Anniversary of Lawrence Victory

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