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Mich. lawyers say appeals court ruling voids more than 300 same-sex marriages
DETROIT — Attorneys for the state of Michigan argued on Friday that a federal appeals court ruling last week that upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriage invalidates the unions of 300 same-sex couples who were married earlier this year.
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Michigan GOP bill to prohibit gay bias under fire for excluding gender identity
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Republicans on Wednesday proposed a long-awaited bill to prohibit discrimination against gays, though chances dimmed for legislative approval of the measure because of concerns that transgender people would not be protected.
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Judge overturns Michigan ban on domestic partner benefits
DETROIT — A judge has thrown out a Michigan law that bars public schools and local governments from offering benefits to same-sex partners.
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Michigan group expands effort to prohibit anti-LGBT bias
LANSING, Mich. — A coalition of business and civil rights leaders is expanding an effort to lobby Michigan’s Legislature to make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Joy, dismay as gay marriage advocates, opponents assess 6th Circuit ruling
One side was euphoric, the other dismayed, but both foes and supporters of same-sex marriage swiftly turned their attention to the U.S. Supreme Court after an against-the-grain appeals court ruling upheld bans or restrictions on gay marriage in four states. The 2-1 ruling Thursday by the Cincinnati-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — affecting […]
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Michigan plaintiffs to appeal same-sex marriage ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
DETROIT — An attorney for two Detroit-area nurses who challenged Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage says they’ll next go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Carole Stanyar spoke to The Associated Press after an appeals court reinstated the ban Thursday. In a 2-1 decision, the court overturned a ruling that found the gay marriage ban unconstitutional.
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6th Circuit Court upholds same-sex marriage bans in four states
CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld same-sex marriage bans in four states, breaking ranks with other courts that have considered the issue and setting up the prospect of Supreme Court review. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that heard arguments on gay marriage bans or restrictions in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee…
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Michigan LGBT rights advocacy group gets $3 million donation
DETROIT — A Michigan LGBT rights advocacy organization in Michigan has received a $3 million gift from the estate of the group’s co-founder. Equality Michigan announced the donation from Dr. Henry Messer on Tuesday.
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U.S. appeals court in Cincinnati key to how and where gay marriage advances
CINCINNATI — After a series of developments on same-sex marriage this week, there’s growing anticipation for a ruling by the federal appeals court based in Cincinnati. A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments two months ago on challenges to gay marriage bans in four states. Its eventual ruling could help…
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Nuns to reconsider school policies regarding decision to fire gay teacher
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — The Catholic nuns who operate a suburban Detroit school plan to re-examine policies regarding the decision to fire a gay teacher after she became pregnant. Sister Mary Jane Herb, president of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, said in a letter to Marian High School alumnae Monday that the congregation …