BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN In a decision that willfully ignored the prevailing wisdom of most of the federal judiciary, a judge in Puerto Rico recently … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality and the Court: What Happened in Puerto Rico?
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Lambda Legal Brings Challenge to Puerto Rico’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban To First Circuit Court of Appeals
As promised, Lambda Legal has filed an appeal of Federal Judge Perez-Gimenez’s ruling that upheld Puerto Rico’s ban on same-sex marriage. The case … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Brings Challenge to Puerto Rico’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban To First Circuit Court of Appeals
Lambda Legal to Appeal ‘Aberrant’ Federal Court Ruling Dismissing Puerto Rico Marriage Lawsuit
Lambda Legal says it will appeal yesterday's ruling from the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico dismissing a lawsuit challenging the … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal to Appeal ‘Aberrant’ Federal Court Ruling Dismissing Puerto Rico Marriage Lawsuit
Judge Upholds Puerto Rico’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage: READ
U.S. District Judge Perez Gimenez has issued a ruling upholding Puerto Rico's ban on same-sex marriage. Equality on Trial reports: Citing Baker v. … [Read more...] about Judge Upholds Puerto Rico’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage: READ
Lambda Legal Asks Court for Swift Ruling to End Discriminatory Marriage Ban in Puerto Rico: READ
Lambda Legal is officially seeking a summary judgment from the District Court of Puerto Rico that would effectively put an end to the district’s same … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Asks Court for Swift Ruling to End Discriminatory Marriage Ban in Puerto Rico: READ
Wednesday Speed Read: Heather Mizeur, Executive Order, Joe Biden, NOM, 9th Circuit, Hochberg
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service MIZEUR COMES IN THIRD IN MARYLAND: Six of 10 openly LGBT candidates won their primary races Tuesday; three lost; one … [Read more...] about Wednesday Speed Read: Heather Mizeur, Executive Order, Joe Biden, NOM, 9th Circuit, Hochberg
Friday Speed Read: ENDA, Utah, NOM, IRS, Puerto Rico, Patricia Todd, Uganda, Immigration
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service TWO MORE GROUPS DISS ENDA: The National Center for Lesbian Rights and Equality Illinois issued separate statements … [Read more...] about Friday Speed Read: ENDA, Utah, NOM, IRS, Puerto Rico, Patricia Todd, Uganda, Immigration
Lesbian Couple Files Lawsuit Demanding Recognition of Marriage in Puerto Rico
A lesbian couple has filed suit in Puerto Rico demanding recognition of their Massachusetts marriage, the Washington Blade reports: “We wish to enjoy … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Files Lawsuit Demanding Recognition of Marriage in Puerto Rico
Anti-Gay Puerto Rican GOP Senator Who Resigned Over Grindr Photos Comes Out of the Closet: VIDEO
NEWS: Circumcision, Nobel Prize, Puerto Rico, Colton Haynes
Eddie Redmayne is looking all kinds of geek chic on set of Stephen Hawkings bio-pic The Theory of Everything. Speaking of physics, Francois Englert … [Read more...] about NEWS: Circumcision, Nobel Prize, Puerto Rico, Colton Haynes