Category Archives: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Two groups send mixed message on DADT repeal timing
When Congress came back to begin its lame-duck session on Monday, it was suddenly hearing mixed messages from LGBT groups concerning repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
High court denies to break DADT stay
In a move that did not catch anyone by surprise, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied a request from attorneys for Log Cabin Republicans to vacate an order that enabled the military to continue enforcing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Prospects for DADT repeal turn on Dec. 1 report
Four days after President Obama said there will be enough time, "potentially," to repeal "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" during the lame-duck Congress, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters that he is "not sure" what the prospects are for repealing it
9th Circuit: DADT stay continues
The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Monday granted the government’s request to permanently delay enforcement of a lower court order to stop enforcement of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT).
DADT injunction: Now and global
A federal judge in California Tuesday issued an order to put an “immediate” and global halt to all discharges and investigations under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Second big legal victory against DADT
For the second time this month, a federal judge has ruled Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell violates the federal constitution.
Vote against filibuster fails; no DADT repeal today
The Senate rejected a motion to break a Republican-led filibuster against an annual defense spending bill that includes language aimed at ending the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law banning gays. The vote was 56 to 43.