In Historic Ruling, Tenth Circuit Declares Marriage Equality Bans Unconstitutional
The Tenth Circuit’s ruling today represents the broadest appellate court ruling in favor of a constitutional right for same-sex couples to marry
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Indiana Marriage Ban Struck Down by Federal Judge
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young ruled against Indiana’s statute banning marriage equality, making the Hoosier State the latest to see such a ban struck down…
One Year Later, Historic Supreme Court Marriage Rulings Still Center Stage
In the year since Windsor and Perry, 13 federal court decisions have used high court opinions to strike down state marriage bans
HRC Calls on Attorney General Eric Holder to Extend Federal Recognition to AR and WI Married Couples
WASHINGTON – Yesterday Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin wrote a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, requesting that he ensure full federal recognition of the more than…
Under Obama, Windsor Implementation Constitutes the Largest Conferral of LGBT Rights in History
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, the Justice Department released a report detailing the Obama administration’s broad implementation of the Supreme Court’s United States v. Windsor decision, which struck down key components…
DOJ Report Details Administration’s Broad Implementation of Windsor
Same-sex couples can now be buried together in national cemeteries; Couples in civil unions now eligible for many Social Security benefits; Further legislative action required to ensure LGBT married couples…
In Historic Vote, Presbyterian Church Passes Measure Opening Doors to Marriage Equality
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), a church with nearly two million members, made history today by affirming the marriages of same-sex couples. By a 71-29% vote…
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