Sign In
Free Newsletter
Supreme Court turns away florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to take up the case of a florist who refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Another state’s civil union qualifies for Maryland divorce, court says
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland divorce law can tear asunder a same-sex civil union that another state has brought together, Maryland’s second-highest court has ruled. In a reported 3-0 decision, the Court […]
High court avoids new case over same-sex wedding cake
The Supreme Court decided Monday against a high-stakes, election-year case about the competing rights of gay and lesbian couples and merchants who refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
Ariz. court upholds Phoenix law over same-sex wedding invitations
PHOENIX — An Arizona appeals court on Thursday upheld a Phoenix anti-discrimination law that makes it illegal for businesses to refuse service to same-sex couples because of religion. The ruling […]
Justices side with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake
The Supreme Court is setting aside a Colorado court ruling against a baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
Frosh supports same-sex couple in Supreme Court case
Business owners must put aside their religious objections to same-sex marriage and comply with state laws prohibiting discrimination against gays and lesbians in providing goods and services, Maryland Attorney General […]
Supreme Court takes on new clash of gay rights, religion
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is taking on a new clash between gay rights and religion in a case about a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in Colorado. The […]
Can locals be deputized under immigration law?
Homeless youth, Facebook and the death penalty round out this week's topics.
Environmentalists seek sunlight on California coast
Allegations of covert California conversations lead news summary including effort to keep abuse allegations quiet, same-sex marriage in Romania and an elementary-school student's rights case.
Md. top court recognizes ‘de facto’ parents in landmark decision
Maryland’s top court holds that an adult so intimately connected to a child’s upbringing can be regarded as a “de facto parent” and entitled to visitation and a share of custody so long as the best interests of the child are served.
Md. high court reconsiders ‘de facto’ parentage in same-sex divorce case
Maryland’s top court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the former same-sex partner of a child’s mother has the parental right of custody and visitation because the decision to conceive the child was mutual and the couple married – but later divorced – after the child’s birth.
Should justices still have life tenure?
Life tenure for justices heads news summary including Apple litigation, protective orders for pets and religious-liberty legislation.
