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GET INFORMED: LGBT News for May 22

Written by Chris Hampton Thursday, May 22, 2008

Each weekday, Get Busy, Get Equal brings you a sampling of national and regional LGBT news, the latest on what's new in LGBT relationships, and new developments in ACLU work. We're making progress, but since every step forward is met with resistance, we've got to fight smart to win. Get informed.

ACLU LGBT NEWS

Outing at Hollis F. Price Middle College High School
Click here to learn more about the ACLU's advocacy on behalf of a male couple outed by their principal at a Memphis public school.

No Public Displays of Affection Allowed (AlterNet)

Witt v. Department of the Air Force
Click here to learn more about the ACLU of Washington's lawsuit challenging the dismissal of Major Margaret Witt, a decorated U.S. Air Force flight nurse, on grounds that she engaged in homosexual conduct.

Federal Court Rules Against Military Gays Policy (Associated Press)

Federal Court Reinstates Suit on Gays in Military (New York Times)

Court to rehear 'don't ask, don't tell': Appeals judge questions policy after nurse fired (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Court: Gay officer can pursue lawsuit against military (CNN)

Court revives "don't ask, don't tell" suit (Seattle Times)

Legal challenge to US military ban on gays reinstated (Agence Presse-France)

Margaret Witt’s day in court (The Carpetbagger Report)

Court revives gay's suit against military (United Press International)

9th Circuit Deals Blow to Military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy (Law.com – The Recorder)

9th Circuit Rules Heightened Scrutiny Applies to Due Process Challenge of Military Discharge (Leonard Link)

California Marriage Case
On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court ruled that the state may no longer exclude same-sex couples from marriage. Click here to learn more.