Category Archives: News Briefs
Kagan being named this morning
Gay legal activists are today applauding President Obama’s second nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court: Solicitor General Elena Kagan.
Kagan interviewed for Supreme seat
Several media organizations reported Saturday that President Obama interviewed Solicitor General Elena Kagan for a possible nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. According to The Wall Street Journal, which cited only “an administration official,” the president interviewed Kagan on Friday.
Contempt order looms in Prop 8 trial
U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker issued a warning on Sunday afternoon to Equality California and the ACLU, giving them 48 hours to turn over documents sought by the proponents of Proposition 8. If the groups fail to comply, they
Prop 8 sideline fight rages on
A sidelines skirmish over document production in the Proposition 8 lawsuit rages on this month, forcing the continued delay of closing arguments and, ultimately, a decision on the constitutionality of California’s ban on same-sex marriage. And Ted Olson, the
Senate Passes Resolution Condemning Ugandan Anti-Gay Bill
The U.S. Senate yesterday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the Ugandan Parliament to reject a proposed bill that would impose harsh penalties—including life imprisonment and the death penalty—against gay people.
No on Prop 8 groups lose a round
A 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel dismissed the appeal of two groups opposing Proposition 8 in which the groups sought to stop a district court order that they turn over documents to Yes on 8 groups. The three-judge
