Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

We are New England's leading legal rights organization
dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation,
HIV status and gender identity and expression.

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DOMA Section 3 Challenge

Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al.   Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al.

Mary Ritchie & Kathy Bush

Mary is a state trooper and Kathy a stay-at-home mom to our two boys. Discrimination against our marriage threatens our family and financial security.

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Briefing Schedule

Gill v. OPM

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Briefing is complete; awaiting argument

Pedersen v. OPM

Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Briefing is complete; awaiting a decision.

Gill v. OPM

December 1, 2011

November 3, 2011

Amicus Briefs in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees

October 27, 2011

September 22, 2011

June 16, 2011

May 20, 2011

February 24, 2011

January 27, 2011

January 26, 2011

January 25, 2011

January 20, 2011

January 18, 2011

January 13, 2011

October 13, 2010

August 18, 2010

July 8, 2010

May 25, 2010

February 16, 2010

January 29, 2010

December 4, 2009

November 17, 2009
Motion for Summary Judgment and Supporting Documents

GLAD Motion for Summary Judgment
Plaintiff Affidavits
Expert Affidavits
Related Material

July 31, 2009

June 15, 2009

March 3, 2009