Judicial

One of America's main guarantees of freedom, and one part of our system of "checks and balances," is an independent judiciary: judges who do their job of assuring constitutional and legal equality and justice for all, rather than just rubberstamping whatever politicians or the passions of the moment might dictate. Attacks on judges and the courts for doing their job are nothing new — going back to the denunciations of "activists judges" and billboards demanding the impeachment of the Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of equlity in cases such as Brown v. Board of Education. Every American, gay or non-gay, is entitled to their day in court. Numerous organizations across the country are representing same-sex couples and their families in order to secure marriage to protect all families.

 

Blog Posts Related to Judicial

Marriage equality, revisited: Two years after Proposition 8, California sees changing opinions

If a vote similar to Proposition 8 upholding a ban on the freedom to marry were held tomorrow, a majority of Californians say they would cast ballots in favor of allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry, according to a survey released last week.

6 same-sex couples in Hawaii sue following civil unions veto

Six same-sex couples in Hawaii are filing a lawsuit Thursday asking for the same rights as married couples, three weeks after Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a civil unions measure for same-sex couples.

Changing their tune on gays

Leading marriage equality opponents insist they are pro-procreation, not anti anything.

Evan Wolfson: "Bait and switch has always been a hallmark and increasingly indispensable feature of NOM and that crowd’s case against the freedom to marry, and I think here we are seeing it again."

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FAQ on the Federal District Court’s Rulings Overturning DOMA Section 3

FAQ from GLAD on the recent rulings in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts striking down DOMA Section 3.

How an Amicus Brief Helped Organize the Asian American Community to Support Marriage Equality

Democratizing the Courts: How an Amicus Brief Helped Organize the Asian American Community to Support Marriage Equality

Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage Recognition for Same-Sex Couples in Maryland

Lambda Legal, American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Equality Maryland, and the American Civil Liberties Union: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Guide for same-sex couples in Maryland who married out of state.

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