New York: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Gov. Paterson’s Directive on Marriage

A New York judge ruled Tuesday that Governor David Paterson (D) did not act illegally when he issued a directive ordering state agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. Read more

UPDATED: Oregon’s Domestic Partnerships in Court Right Now

Right this second sides are arguing before a three judge panel in downtown Portland on whether or not a failed signature gathering attempt by out-of-state anti-gay groups will fly or not. They lost the first round and are on their appeal. Just Out is busy at the courthouse live blogging. We’re going to give them mad props and post some of the discussion between the judges and counsel. Read more

9th Circuit grants motion to expedited schedule for Lemons v Bradbury

On April 29, the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals granted plaintiffs’ motion for expedited review in Lemons v. Bradbury, the lawsuit filed by out-of-state groups seeking to revive last year’s failed referendum against Oregon’s domestic partnership law Read more