A motion seeking a preliminary injunction was filed on August 28th by two married couples with children in Campaign for Southern Equality v. Mississippi Department of Human Services, the federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of …
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Mississippi Adoption for Same-Sex Couples Challenged in Court
Lawsuit on Behalf of Gay Couples in Mississippi Seeks to Establish Adoption Rights A federal lawsuit was filed today challenging the constitutionality of Mississippi’s law banning adoption by same-sex couples. Mississippi is the only state …
In New Legal Filings, Attorneys Call for Immediate Start of Same-Sex Marriages in Mississippi
Attorneys in Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, the lawsuit that struck down Mississippi’s ban on same-sex marriage, filed a motion on Friday afternoon with the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to enforce …
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affirms That Same-Sex Couples Have a Constitutional Right to Marry
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples in all 50 states have a constitutional right to marry. “What a glorious day for this great country. By recognizing once and for all that the …
Anti-LGBT bill SB2 becomes law in NC
Moments ago, the North Carolina state House voted to override Gov. Pat McCrory’s veto of Senate Bill 2. A three-fifths majority was needed to override the veto, and today’s vote was 69-41. This means that …
People of faith speak out against SB2
By Joey G. Lopez North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2 would sanction discrimination against LGBT families – SB2 would allow public employees to recuse themselves from serving same-sex couples or any other couple whose marriage they disapprove of. …
Discriminatory SB 2 passes North Carolina House
URGENT: Email Gov. McCrory and tell him to veto SB2. Moments ago, the North Carolina state House passed a bill (SB2) that would allow magistrate judges and Register of Deeds employees to recuse themselves from …
One down, one to go
Last week North Carolina House Speaker Moore said he will not take up a “religious freedom” bill this year due to mounting pressure from the public and the business community. This was a big step, but an anti-LGBT …
Candlelight Vigil in Asheville Calls for Marriage Equality in all 50 States
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry A community vigil calling for full LGBT equality will take place on April 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church …
North Carolina Considers Similar Legislation to Indiana’s “Religious Freedom” Law
The N.C. Religious Freedom Restoration Act, legislation similar to Indiana’s so-called “religious freedom” law, has been introduced in both the North Carolina state House (HB 348) and state Senate (SB550). The legislation could allow for …
