The petition, which was filed this month by a couple, evoked India’s Special Marriage Act, a law that originally legalized interfaith unions.
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Suspect in Colorado Springs shooting held in custody after hearing
The five-minute proceeding marked the first public appearance for the suspected shooter, who joined the court via video conference.
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Colorado shooting suspect changed name as teenager in Texas
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who faces murder and hate crime charges, was known as Nicholas Brink until 2016.
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‘It’s a reflex’: Army veteran helped disarm gunman at gay club
Richard Fierro said he was aided by others as he halted the shooting that interrupted a celebratory night at Club Q.
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Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage
The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.
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Mothers, friends, performers among dead at Colorado gay club
The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q.
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Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages
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Federal court says beauty pageant can bar trans contestants
The pageant has several requirements for contestants, including some based on contestants’ age, marital status and gender identity.
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Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
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Republicans propose bill barring lessons on gender, sexuality for children
Some are calling the House Republicans’ bill a national version of the Florida law banning education on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.