All posts tagged "scotus"
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Marriage Equality Could Return to California Next Month as Supreme Court Considers Cases
The Supreme Court’s nine justices return from their summer break today with a number of cases that could have strong implications for marriage equality awaiting...
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Fourth DOMA Case Petitioned to Supreme Court
Pressure is mounting on the Supreme Court as another case challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act was petitioned for review on Tuesday....
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Widow Petitions DOMA Case to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has been petitioned to review another case challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. On Monday, lawyers for 83-year-old Edith...
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The DOMA Lawsuits: What Is Happening?
The Defense of Marriage Act has taken several hits in recent weeks. The federal definition of “marriage” and “spouse” has been found to be unconstitutional...
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Court Filing Expected in Prop 8 Case on Tuesday: What Could Happen?
The U.S. Court of...
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Supreme Court Turns Down Christian Fraternity and Sorority’s Appeal
The Supreme Court today denied review in a case brought by Christian student groups against San Diego State University, declining consideration of the question of...
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News Analysis: The Nitty-Gritty of Obama’s (Possible) Path to Supporting Marriage Equality
In today’s Metro Weekly, I lay out a path forward in “Absent Update” for President Obama’s stalled evolution on marriage equality. Definitely go read that...
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Supreme Court Turns Down Louisiana Adoption Birth Certificate Challenge Brought By Gay Couple
Today, without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Louisiana’s policy that prevents unmarried adoptive parents from both being listed on...
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Supreme Court — by Way of SCOTUSblog
Over at SCOTUSblog — an indespensible resource for those who follow the work of the U.S. Supreme Court — Kali Borkoski today announced an online...
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Top Court Declines
For updates to this story, visit Metro Weekly's Poliglot blog.On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a request by Bishop Harry Jackson and others...
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U.S. Supreme Court Turns Down D.C. Marriage Initiative Case
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court turned down a request by Bishop Harry Jackson and others to hear their case seeking an initiative on marriage equality...
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What Happened at the Supreme Court Today, and Why It Matters
Today, without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the request of Log Cabin Republicans for the court to dissolve the stay pending appeal in Log...
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Government Asks Supreme Court to Keep DADT In Effect During Appeal
In a filing at the U.S. Supreme Court this afternoon, the U.S. government, represented by acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal, asked the court to leave...
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Snyder v. Phelps: The View From the Court
Photo: Attorney Sean Summers speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in Snyder v. Phelps on Wednesday. Al Snyder, the father...
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The Phelps Family: From Kansas to Columbus to the Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will be considering, as SCOTUSblog summarizes the matter, “Does the First Amendment protect protesters at a...
