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What Is DOMA and Why Is It Bad?

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June 13, 2013

The Supreme Court is expected to announce this month a decision on the so-called Defense of Marriage Act. Our Legal Director, Jon W. Davidson, explains what you need to know about the law—and why the Court should strike it down.

See Also: DOMA, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court, What Is DOMA
In Brief: #Fail in IL | HIV Pledge | Pride Calendar

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June 12, 2013

In Brief is Lambda Legal's newsletter summarizing our recent groundbreaking litigation, education and public policy work.

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Lambda Legal Stands With LGBT Partners in Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

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June 12, 2013

Yesterday, the Senate cleared its first major hurdle in its effort to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

See Also: Bi-National Couples, Immigration and Asylum, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Ask Lambda Legal: Bathroom Access for Transgender People

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June 12, 2013

Q: I’m a transgender person and was recently questioned by an employee of a local restaurant when I went to use the bathroom. What should I do if this happens again?

See Also: Ask Lambda Legal, Discrimination, Transgender Rights
A Season of Pride

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June 12, 2013

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary year, Lambda Legal will take part in more than 40 Pride events this season. It’s a time to come together as a community, to celebrate our victories and mourn our losses, to take stock of recent developments and look at what lies ahead on the road to equality.

See Also: DOMA, HIV, Pride, Prop 8
Justice for All? Join Lambda Legal for a Free Webinar

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June 11, 2013

Please join us to discuss the importance of the federal courts and learn what you can do to help relieve the judicial vacancy crisis.

See Also: Fair Courts Project, judicial vacancies
Why Federal Courts Matter to the LGBT Community

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June 11, 2013

A guide to filling judicial vacancies with qualified and diverse judges who administer equal justice for all.

See Also: Fair Courts Project, judicial vacancies, U.S. Supreme Court