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Highlights From Amicus Briefs Opposing DOMA
Over 40 friend-of-the-court briefs were filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court by parties including Members of Congress, the NAACP, Labor, Military Leaders, Service Members and Families, Former...
GLAD Applauds Dep’t of Justice Amicus Curiae Brief Filing in Hollingsworth v. Perry
President Obama’s Justice Department – in a landmark filing on Feb. 28 – joined the litigation efforts for the freedom to marry with the filing of a “friend of the court” brief to the United States...
Religious Leaders, Members of Congress, High-Ranking Service Members Support Challenge to DOMA
More than 45 briefs from religious leaders, members of Congress, retired military generals, children’s advocacy groups, civil rights groups and others will be filed today in support of Edith “Edie”...
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For Same-Sex Married Couples, April 15 Tax-Filing Brings Extra Challenges
With April 15 on the horizon, the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means that married same-sex couples across the country are dealing with the indignity, confusion, and expense caused by the...
GLAD RESPONDS TO HISTORIC DOMA ARGUMENTS
‘NOT A MATTER OF IF, BUT WHEN, THIS DISCRIMINATORY LAW WILL BE OVERTURNED’
Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in United States v. Windsor, challenging Section 3 of the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” which defines marriage as between a man...
GLAD Issues Statement in Historic Moment for Marriage Equality
Washington, DC – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Hollingsworth v. Perry, challenging California’s Proposition 8 that revoked same-sex couples’ ability to marry in the state.
The...