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Lambda Legal Confident Ruling against DOMA Will Survive Appeal

(San Francisco, February 24, 2012) - Lawyers representing the majority leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives today filed a notice of appeal of the U.S. District Court's ruling Wednesday declaring a key section of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Lambda Legal Staff Attorney Tara Borelli issued the following statement:

U.S. District Court Judge Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

(San Francisco, February 22, 2012) – U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey S. White today ruled the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, declaring that the discriminatory federal statute violated the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equality. Lambda Legal and Morrison & Foerster LLP brought the case on behalf of Karen Golinski, a federal court employee denied spousal health coverage for her wife.

New Jersey Superior Court Reinstates Federal Equal Protection Claim in Lambda Legal Marriage Equality Case

(Trenton, February 21, 2012) – In response to the plaintiff’s request for reconsideration, a New Jersey Superior Court today reinstated the federal equal protection claim in Lambda Legal’s case seeking marriage equality on behalf of Garden State Equality and seven same-sex couples and their children harmed by the state’s unequal civil union system.

As New Jersey Governor Vetoes Marriage Equality Bill, Lambda Legal Continues Fight in Court

(Trenton, February 17, 2012)—After the New Jersey Assembly passed the marriage equality legislation yesterday, New Jersey Governor Christie quickly vetoed the bill.  Lambda Legal continues its battle in the courts. 
 

Maryland House Passes Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples

(Annapolis, February 17, 2012) - Today, the Maryland House voted to pass the marriage equality bill, overcoming a major barrier to same-sex couples being able to marry in the state. Lambda Legal urges the Senate to follow. The Governor is expected to sign the bill once it is passed by both chambers.

Lambda Legal Executive Director, Kevin Cathcart, made the following statement: 

Lambda Legal Optimistic That Same-Sex Couples in New Jersey Will Soon Be Able to Marry

(Trenton, February 16, 2012) - Today, the New Jersey General Assembly voted to pass the marriage equality bill to end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage in the state. The New Jersey Senate passed the bill earlier this week. Lambda Legal urges Governor Christie to allow the bill to become law or asks that legislators override his veto, if necessary.
 
Lambda Legal Executive Director, Kevin Cathcart made the following statement: 
 

Lambda Legal Announces New Online Resource for Puerto Rico

(New York, February 14, 2012) - Today, Lambda Legal announced that it has added resources for Puerto Rico on its website, so members of the LGBT community and those with HIV in Puerto Rico can find comprehensive information about their rights and about the laws in place to protect them in the commonwealth.

Lambda Legal Anuncia Nuevo Recurso Para Puerto Rico

(Nueva York, 14 de febrero de 2012) - Hoy, Lambda Legal anunció que ha agregado un nuevo recurso para Puerto Rico en su página web, para que los miembros de la comunidad LGBT y personas con el VIH en Puerto Rico puedan acceder información completa sobre sus derechos y las leyes que existen en la isla.

New Jersey Senate Passes Marriage Equality Bill: Lambda Legal Urges Assembly to Follow

(Trenton, February 13, 2012) -- Today after the New Jersey Senate voted to pass the marriage equality bill, Lambda Legal urged the Assembly to follow their lead and vote in favor of marriage equality in New Jersey.  

Lambda Legal Thanks Washington Gov. Gregoire for Signing Marriage Equality Bill

(Olympia, WA, February 13, 2012) -- As expected, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire today signed the marriage equality bill passed last week by the Washington state legislature, adding Washington to the growing number of states where same-sex couples may marry.

Lambda Legal National Marriage Project Director Camilla Taylor issued the following statement after today's signing ceremony in Olympia:

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