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10 Jul 2015, 5:43 am by Timothy P. Flynn
Dorf:(1) there is a difference between support for same-sex marriage as a policy matter and as a constitutional matter; (2) premature constitutionalization of a right that cannot yet be said to be deeply rooted in the nation’s history and traditions risks undermining long-term support for the right because defeat of the anti-same-sex-marriage position in the democratic process would be more acceptable; and (3) the majority’s logic opens the door to… [read post]
4 Mar 2009, 2:10 pm
Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders has filed a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a provision of federal law that requires the federal government to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages, or to treat the partners in same-sex marriages as spouses, for any purpose of federal law. [read post]
17 Apr 2015, 9:06 pm by Lyle Denniston
In short, these amici tend to acknowledge that the Court to which they are making their plea is not the Court that in 1986 issued Bowers v. [read post]
17 May 2016, 3:56 pm
A little more than a year later, in September 2010, Andrea caused David to file a petition for dissolution of his marriage to Lynn. [read post]
13 Jul 2010, 10:50 am by JB
Perhaps the Justices will wait for another circuit to speak on the matter, and see if there is a split in the circuit. [read post]
10 Feb 2009, 2:50 am
Bowers, 34 FLW 207, trial court erred in discharging the def from further prosecution based on a violation of rule 3.191-continuances and delays attributable to the def waived speedy trial time in rule 3.191(m) even after a mistrial one would have to file a demand.Beam, 34 FLW 217, 5th DCA, def who had sexual intercourse with his 18 year old adopted daughter and niece by his marriage could not be convicted of incest because adopted daughter was not related to the def by… [read post]
16 May 2008, 12:43 pm
He was able to persuade the Democratic majorities in both houses of the legislature, but not the governor, who pointed out that as the marriage question was pending in the courts and the authority of the legislature to pass these bills was questionable, the matter should be left up to the courts. [read post]
4 Jan 2012, 12:50 pm by William A. Ruskin
According to his obituary, Jim is survived by a daughter, Heather, 22, who was born during his earlier marriage to Barbara Conlon. [read post]
11 Feb 2012, 4:50 pm by Dale Carpenter
  So, as a strategic matter, I’m very dubious about expansive claims for gay marriage in the federal courts. [read post]
2 Dec 2012, 12:07 pm by ALeonard
Applying Baker, Judge Jones held that the state's motion to dismiss the case should be granted in part, to the extent that the complaint was premised on the argument that same-sex couples have a right to marry as a matter of Equal Protection. [read post]
4 Dec 2006, 3:08 pm
Well, whether this is an effective strategy or not is a matter of opinion. [read post]
18 Jun 2013, 3:08 pm
Texas, in which he defended the state's power to criminalize sodomy: State laws against bigamy, same-sex marriage, adult incest, prostitution, masturbation, adultery, fornication, bestiality, and obscenity are likewise sustainable only in light of Bowers’ validation of laws based on moral choices. [read post]
9 Jul 2023, 4:46 am by Frank Cranmer
Whether we choose to refer to that as “Holy Matrimony” or simply as “marriage according to the law, rights and ceremonies of the Church of England” really does not matter. [read post]