Senators Postpone Vote on Respect for Marriage Act
November 15, 2022
The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections.
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Michigan Legislature Passes Resolution Against LGBTQ Training Session
November 18, 2022
The Michigan state senate voted to condemn an LGBTQ training session for Michigan educators that it claimed was threatening parental rights.
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Virginia Legislature Fails to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution
November 2, 2022
Last year, bills were passed to begin repealing Virginia's invalid same-sex marriage ban that remains in its state constitution.
Supreme Court Decides Maine Must Fund Religious Instruction
October 28, 2022
The Supreme Court recently ruled that Maine must fund religious instruction at parochial schools if it also funds private, secular education.
Investigation Considers Whether Vermont School Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students
October 13, 2022
Vermont’s Department for Children and Families investigated a Christian school over potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ students.
Lawsuit Emerges Over Ohio Medical Conscience Clause Allowing Denial of Treatment to LGBTQ+ Individuals
October 4, 2022
A medical conscience clause was recently inserted into an Ohio budget bill to allow healthcare workers to refuse service to LGBTQ patients. Now it is the subject of multiple lawsuits.
Marital Rights of Same-Sex Couples at Risk of Removal
June 17, 2022
Because same-sex marital rights also arise from the same 14th amendment protections cited in Roe, LGBTQ+ individuals are worried.
New Bill Aims for Legalized Marriage of Same-Sex Individuals in Navajo Nation
June 14, 2022
Navajo Nation lawmakers are attempting to repeal regulations established by the tribe prohibiting marriage between people of the same sex
New Tennessee Law Challenges Same-Sex Unions
June 7, 2022
Tennessee recently debated a measure that would have challenged same-sex unions in the state by creating heterosexual-only marriage.
County Clerk Found to Violate Same-Sex Marriage License Requirement
May 31, 2022
A Judge recently held that former County Clerk Kim Davis violated the Constitution by denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples.