Christian Civic League Loses First Amendment Challenge
The Christian Civic League of Maine brought suit against the Federal Election Commission in the District of Columbia claiming the League's First Amendment right "to advocate for support of the Marriage Amendment was being unconstitutionally burdened" after the League was…
Fontanez-Nunez’s Argument Rejected by Court of Appeals
Lesbian/Gay Law Notes (June 2006) reports that Fontanez-Nunez, who first lost a case against his former employer in District Court in Puerto Rico, recently had his claim that he was terminated for reasons that violate Title VII rejected by the…
Lesbian/Gay Law Notes Reports on Armando Sandoval v. Merced Union High School
Jeff Slutzky reports on the District Court for the Eastern District of California's ruling on Armando Sandoval's claims against Merced Union High School District starting on page 8 of the June edition of the LGBT Law Association Foundation of Greater…
Judge Rules in Favor of Hastings Law School in Christian Student Organization Case
A chapter of the Christian Legal Society had enjoyed student organization recognition at Hastings College of the Law for many years, but last school year (2004-2005) their application for recognition was turned down because the group became affiliated with, and…
John Petrucello Loses Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claim
The current edition of Lesbian/Gay Law Notes features "Federal Court Finds Employer Non-Discrimination Policy Unenforceable," a report by Professor Arthur Leonard of New York Law School on the sexual orientation discrimination claim filed by John Petrucello against Telefax Automotive Group.…
Gay Sex Ed Lessons to Begin in Scottish Schools
Scottish schools will be expanding their sex education guidelines to include health lessons on same-sex sexual relationships. The plan has the support of the Scottish Parent Teacher Council. "If we don't give young people the right information, they will just…
Laura Bush on the Use of Gay Marriage in Republican Campaigns
Laura Bush has campaign advice for Republicans: Some election-year advice to Republicans from a high-ranking source who has the president's ear: Don't use a proposed constitutional amendment against gay marriage as a campaign tool. Just who is that political strategist?…
New Hampshire Judge Rules Partners Are Entitled to Benefits
Last Wednesday, a New Hampshire judge, Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Kathleen McGuire, ruled that New Hampshire discriminated against two lesbian state employees and their families when the state denied them heath-care benefits and bereavement leave. "The state's attempt to…
Figure Skaters Sue after Being Told They Could Not Hold Hands
Alan Lessik and John Manzon-Santosin are suing a California ice rink after being told that they could not hold hands while skating together. Alan Lessik and John Manzon-Santosin sued in Alameda County Superior Court last month accusing the manager of…
Alabama Sex Toy Ban
In February, District Judge C. Lynwood Smith, Jr., issued an opinion on Williams v. King stating the outlawing of commercial distribution of sex toys in Alabama is constitutional. The history of this case is highlighted in this snippet from Lesbian/Gay…