In a speech given today in Washington, D.C. to a gathering of the predominantly African-American sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Attorney General Eric … [Read more...] about Attorney General Eric Holder ‘Shares Concern’ About Zimmerman Case, MLK Image Goes Viral: VIDEO
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The Logical Problem with the ‘8 State Solution’ in President Obama’s Prop 8 Brief
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANPresident Obama's decision to file an amicus brief in Hollingsworth v. Perry calling on the Supreme Court to strike … [Read more...] about The Logical Problem with the ‘8 State Solution’ in President Obama’s Prop 8 Brief
Watch Eric Holder’s Keynote Speech Before the LGBT Bar Association: VIDEO
Last night I wrote about how Attorney General Eric Holder delivered the keynote address at the LGBT Bar Association's Lavender Law Conference. It was … [Read more...] about Watch Eric Holder’s Keynote Speech Before the LGBT Bar Association: VIDEO
Eric Holder To LGBT Lawyers: You Have ‘Solemn Responsibility’ To ‘Safeguard’ Rights
Eric Holder delivered a keynote speech to kick off the LGBT Bar Association’s annual Lavender Law Conference this evening. The Attorney General … [Read more...] about Eric Holder To LGBT Lawyers: You Have ‘Solemn Responsibility’ To ‘Safeguard’ Rights
House Holds Eric Holder In Contempt For Fast And Furious Files
Attorney General Eric Holder made history today, and unlike his vow not to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, this accomplisment is … [Read more...] about House Holds Eric Holder In Contempt For Fast And Furious Files
DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit
The Department of Justice appears to be stepping up its work against the Defense of Marriage Act. After months of taking vague stands against the … [Read more...] about DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit
Washington Post Calls for Moratorium on Deportations of Gay Foreign Nationals in Legal Same-Sex Marriages
The Washington Post editorial board called on Eric Holder to stop the deportations affecting married binational same-sex couples under unfair … [Read more...] about Washington Post Calls for Moratorium on Deportations of Gay Foreign Nationals in Legal Same-Sex Marriages
Holder Clarifies LGBT Immigration Decisions, Says Administration Will Continue Enforcing DOMA
Last week there was a flurry of LGBT immigration news as Attorney General Holder vacated a ruling which postponed the deportation of an Irish man, … [Read more...] about Holder Clarifies LGBT Immigration Decisions, Says Administration Will Continue Enforcing DOMA
Attorney General Vacates Immigration Ruling Over DOMA Questions
Attorney General Eric Holder has vacated a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals which could have important implications regarding the … [Read more...] about Attorney General Vacates Immigration Ruling Over DOMA Questions
Watch: GOP Congressman Compares Same-Sex Marriage to Incest, Polygamy in DOMA Hearing
While asking Attorney General Eric Holder about levels of scrutiny with regard to same-sex marriage in a DOMA hearing yesterday, Rep. Trey Gowdy … [Read more...] about Watch: GOP Congressman Compares Same-Sex Marriage to Incest, Polygamy in DOMA Hearing