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Rain or Shine, the Time for Marriage in Illinois is Now

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October 29, 2013

Last week, nearly five-thousand supporters of The Illinois Marriage Bill – SB 10 – descended upon Springfield, the Illinois state capitol. The Illinois March for Marriage Equality brought together many families and organizations, both local and national to urge our legislators to call the marriage bill for a vote. Among these organizations and supporters was Lambda Legal.

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Every Day Counts in Illinois

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By James L. Bennett

October 28, 2013

While the weather was cloudy and damp as we marched on Springfield last week, our spirit and commitment to the freedom to marry is burning bright.

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Lambda Legal Sues After Cab Driver Kicks Out Gay Couple for Exchanging a Kiss

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By Lambda Legal

October 28, 2013

Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Steven White and Matthew McCrea, a gay couple who were unlawfully refused service and forced to exit a Chicago cab after they exchanged a kiss.

See Also: Discrimination, public accommodations, Religiously Motivated Discrimination, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Take Action: Join the March to Veto Session!

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By James L. Bennett

October 17, 2013

This Tuesday, October 22nd, marks the beginning of the Illinois State Legislature fall veto session. This is our chance to push the Illinois House of Representatives to pass the marriage bill.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Same-Sex Couples in Lambda Legal and ACLU Marriage Cases Win Day in Court

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By Lambda Legal

September 27, 2013

Today a judge denied motions to dismiss our cases seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Illinois. We’re going to have our day in court to fight for dignity and equality for the 25 plaintiff couples represented in the lawsuits brought by Lambda Legal and the ACLU.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, March on Springfield, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Illinois Marriage News Roundup

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By Lambda Legal

August 7, 2013

An Illinois court heard oral arguments yesterday in Lambda Legal's lawsuit seeking marriage for same-sex couples in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Illinois Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal Marriage Lawsuit

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By Camilla Taylor

August 6, 2013

Today, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, heard oral arguments in a motion seeking to dismiss Darby v. Orr and Lazarro v. Orr, Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Illinois’ lawsuits seeking marriage for same-sex couples in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Immigrants for Marriage Equality

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By Lambda Legal

July 12, 2013

Considering the historic moment for both immigrants and LGBT people, and the huge role that immigrants play in Illinois, it’s important to harness the power that is possible when both communities come together.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Immigration and Asylum, Marriage, Pride, Proyecto Igualdad, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Marriage Equality for All: Getting From Here to There

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By Jon W. Davidson

July 11, 2013

It is important that no state—and no couple—be left behind.

See Also: Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Virginia

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Lambda Legal and ACLU of Illinois Ask Court for Swift Ruling for Freedom To Marry

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By Lambda Legal

July 10, 2013

Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Illinois filed a motion for summary judgment in the Illinois Darby v.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois

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Rain or Shine, the Time for Marriage in Illinois is Now

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Every Day Counts in Illinois

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Lambda Legal Sues After Cab Driver Kicks Out Gay Couple for Exchanging a Kiss

taxi_392.jpg

Take Action: Join the March to Veto Session!

ilove-coalition_395.jpg

Same-Sex Couples in Lambda Legal and ACLU Marriage Cases Win Day in Court

ilove-coalition_395.jpg

Illinois Marriage News Roundup

jim-patrick_392.jpg

Illinois Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal Marriage Lawsuit

jim-patrick_392.jpg

Immigrants for Marriage Equality

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Marriage Equality for All: Getting From Here to There

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Lambda Legal and ACLU of Illinois Ask Court for Swift Ruling for Freedom To Marry

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