Waco Judge Receives Warning Over Refusal to Perform Same-Sex Weddings
January 22, 2020
A Texas judicial commission recently announced that a Waco-based judge's refusal to perform same-sex weddings violates Obergefell v. Hodges.
Posts tagged "Same-Sex Marriage"
Lawyer Claims Tennessee Clerks are Violating State Constitution
February 5, 2020
A lawyer recently sent a letter to 95 Tennessee county clerks arguing they violated the state constitution by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Same-Sex Couple Files Alaska Permanent Fund Lawsuit
January 10, 2020
One member of a same-sex couple in Alaska was recently denied her 2019 Permanent Fund dividends because of an outdated law prohibiting same-sex marriage.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: Alaska Permanent Fund LGBTQ discrimination Same-Sex Marriage
Minnesota Circuit Court Allows “Christian Beliefs” Case to Advance
October 15, 2019
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit initiated by a couple that challenges a law that they feel forces them to violate their "Christian beliefs."
Same-Sex Couples Initiates Lawsuit After Daughter Denied Citizenship
October 8, 2019
A same-sex couple in Maryland recently initiated a federal lawsuit to challenge the US's refusal to recognize the citizenship of their daughter.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Washington Florist Plans to Appeal to US Supreme Court
July 26, 2019
A florist who declined to create floral arrangements for a same sex wedding has announced plans to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.
Tennessee Court Dismisses Same Sex Marriage Licenses Lawsuit
June 26, 2019
A lawsuit against a Bradley County clerk who issued marriage licenses to same sex couples was recently dismissed by a circuit court judge.
Anti-LGBT Discrimination Laws To Be Reviewed in Arizona
January 17, 2019
Courts in Arizona will hear arguments connected to a 2016 lawsuit that challenges a section of Phoenix’s nondiscrimination ordinance.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Man Sues Social Security Administration Over Denial of Benefits
December 18, 2018
A man recently announced legal action against the Social Security Administration for failure to pay survivor benefits after the death of his husband.
Indiana School Suspends Teacher Over Same-Sex Marriage
October 26, 2018
Recently in Indiana, a Catholic high school teacher was placed on administrative leave after it was determined that she joined in a same-sex marriage.