Tomorrow's conference is a private meeting in which the nine justices get together and decide which cases to hear. They do not really argue about the substance of the case. To the extent that … [Read more...] about What Is Happening at the Supreme Court Tomorrow?
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Department of Justice Asks Ninth Circuit to Expedite Appeal of Case That Declared DOMA Unconstitutional
The Department of Justice has asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to expedite an en banc 11-judge appeal of its ruling declaring DOMA unconstitutional in the Karen Golinski case. The SF Chronicle … [Read more...] about Department of Justice Asks Ninth Circuit to Expedite Appeal of Case That Declared DOMA Unconstitutional
Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
A major ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White, a Bush appointee, who has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional for violating the Constitution's guarantee of … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
Challenge To DOMA In San Francisco
Yesterday, a top lawyer with the Department of Justice appeared in San Francisco to argue against the constitutionality of DOMA. He appeared on behalf of Karen Golinski, the federal employee whose … [Read more...] about Challenge To DOMA In San Francisco
DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit
From Chris Geidner at MetroWeekly: In describing why heightened scrutiny applies to classifications based on sexual orientation, for example, the DOJ's lawyers -- in describing how "gays and … [Read more...] about DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit
Judge Dismisses Golinski DOMA Lawsuit on Procedure, But Leaves Door Open for More Direct Challenge
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White has dismissed a lawsuit challenging DOMA brought by Karen Golinski, a U.S. appeals court lawyer in San Francisco, who was challenging the law in order to obtain … [Read more...] about Judge Dismisses Golinski DOMA Lawsuit on Procedure, But Leaves Door Open for More Direct Challenge
Government Will Uphold DOMA in Spousal Benefits Case
The Department of Justice, in a filing on Monday, responded to DOMA questions from lawyers representing Karen Golinski, a U.S. appeals court lawyer who is suing the federal government so her … [Read more...] about Government Will Uphold DOMA in Spousal Benefits Case
