Chief Justice John Roberts, who’s responsible for stay requests for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, has agreed to allow the Supreme Court to … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Decide Stay Request for Fourth Circuit’s Virginia Gay Marriage Ruling
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Virginia County Clerk Petitions SCOTUS to Stop Gay Marriages, Scheduled to Begin Thursday
A Virginia county clerk backed by an anti-gay Christian legal group has filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block same-sex marriages … [Read more...] about Virginia County Clerk Petitions SCOTUS to Stop Gay Marriages, Scheduled to Begin Thursday
Israel Will Now Allow Jews To Immigrate, Gain Citizenship With Non-Jewish Same-Sex Spouses
Israeli interior minister Gideon Saar [pictured] gave word on Tuesday that immigration authorities should not distinguish between same-sex and … [Read more...] about Israel Will Now Allow Jews To Immigrate, Gain Citizenship With Non-Jewish Same-Sex Spouses
Gay Couples in Virginia Can Marry Starting Monday Barring SCOTUS Intervention
Gay couples in Virginia will be able to begin marrying on Monday unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes, after a ruling today from the Fourth … [Read more...] about Gay Couples in Virginia Can Marry Starting Monday Barring SCOTUS Intervention
Gay Marriage News Watch: Updates from OH, MI, KY, TN, UT, OK, VA, FL, and WI – VIDEO
AFER's Matt Baume reports on the 6th Circuit's six marriage equality cases; Utah, Oklahoma, and Virginia's petitions to the Supreme Court; … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage News Watch: Updates from OH, MI, KY, TN, UT, OK, VA, FL, and WI – VIDEO
Indian Government Moves to Axe Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples
India's Cabinet has decided to bar same-sex couples in the country from adopting children, Live Mint reports: The cabinet took the decision on … [Read more...] about Indian Government Moves to Axe Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Virginia Attorney General Appeals Gay Marriage Case to the U.S. Supreme Court
As anticipated, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Bostic v. Rainey, the case challenging … [Read more...] about Virginia Attorney General Appeals Gay Marriage Case to the U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi: Let the Supreme Court Settle Gay Marriage Issue
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing her desire to "preserve taxpayer and judicial resources," has asked state courts to stop … [Read more...] about Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi: Let the Supreme Court Settle Gay Marriage Issue
Plaintiffs in Utah Gay Marriage Case Will Ask Supreme Court to Hear State’s Appeal
Attorneys for three Utah gay couples challenging the state's ban on same-sex marriage have announced their plans to join the state in asking the … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs in Utah Gay Marriage Case Will Ask Supreme Court to Hear State’s Appeal
Marriage Equality Hangs in the Balance at the Sixth Circuit
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN Yesterday's marathon arguments before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reminds us that one judge can have a lot of … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Hangs in the Balance at the Sixth Circuit