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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
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
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
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
Marriage Equality for All: Getting From Here to There

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By

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
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
Celebrate Pride With Lambda Legal!

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By Lambda Legal

June 24, 2013

Join us this weekend in New York City, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis and San Francisco.

See Also: Pride, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Texas
Celebrate Pride With Lambda Legal!

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By Lambda Legal

June 3, 2013

Pride season is in full swing! This weekend, Lambda Legal will participate in Pride events in Brooklyn, Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.

See Also: Pride, Who Inspires You, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New York
Illinois House Fails to Vote on Marriage Bill

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By

May 31, 2013

At the close of the legislative session today, the Illinois House of Representatives did not call for a floor vote or advance the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, the bill that would grant same-sex couples in Illinois the freedom to marry. This is a stunning failure in the Illinois House.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Illinois
Fighting for Marriage in Illinois, One Year Later

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By Lambda Legal

May 30, 2013

One year ago today, Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of 16 same-sex couples and their children seeking the freedom to marry in Illinois. Let’s take a moment to review some of the amazing progress made since then.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Illinois