US Supreme Court to hear historic same-sex marriage arguments
The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear historic arguments in cases that could make same-sex marriage the law of the land.
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Justices: Same-day audio for April 28 gay marriage cases
The Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments over same-sex marriage on April 28 and make audio of the proceedings available later that day.
GOP-led Senate advances bill protecting religious objections
A proposal that supporters say would allow people with strong religious beliefs to not provide services for same-sex weddings has been approved by the Indiana Senate.
Texas attorney general argues gay couple’s marriage is void
As a newlywed lesbian couple in Texas celebrate defying a statewide ban on gay marriage, the state's Republican attorney general is preparing to tell a court Friday why it should rule their nuptials invalid.
Senate panel quickly advances religious freedom bill
Republicans on an Indiana Senate committee quickly advanced a proposed religious freedom law before any of the Democratic members arrived to vote.
Indiana same-sex couple files suit to get both names listed on birth certificate
A married lesbian couple filed a complaint in federal court charging Indiana is violating their constitutional rights by not listing both their names on their child’s birth certificate.
Indiana business opposes ‘religious freedom’ law Pence backs
Indiana business differed with Gov. Mike Pence and some clergy Monday on a proposed law that supporters say would protect people and businesses from having to take part in same-sex weddings and other activities they find objectionable because of religious belief.
Indiana woman who fought gay marriage ban dies of cancer
A terminally ill woman whose desire to have her same-sex marriage recognized by Indiana before she died helped galvanize efforts to overturn the state's gay marriage ban has lost her battle with cancer.
US Supreme Court sets stage for historic gay rights ruling
The Supreme Court is getting back in the marriage business. The justices agreed Friday to decide a major civil rights question: whether same-sex couples have a right to marry everywhere in America under the Constitution.
2014 Year in Review
This year could be described as a historic one for Indiana. The state's ban on gay marriage was overturned by the courts, and, for the first time, a woman was chosen as chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. In fact, women are leading most of the courts in Indiana. In 2014, we saw changes in the law schools, a new criminal code implemented, and attorneys in trouble with the court and the law. (Remember the attorney who doesn't like to wear socks?)
Same-sex marriage issue squarely before high court
A same-sex couple from Michigan is putting the question of the right to marry nationwide squarely before the Supreme Court.
Same-sex couple gets divorce in Indiana
Indiana residents Linda Bruner and Lori Roberts made history Nov. 10 by becoming the first same-sex couple in the state to legally divorce.
Gay marriage on way back to US Supreme Court
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to rule on gay marriage, the issue is headed its way again.
AG’s office: Same-sex marriage fight cost state about $7,000
Responding to requests from Indiana Democrats, the Office of Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on Friday afternoon released records arguing the state’s defense of statutes banning same-sex marriage cost the state about $7,000.
SCOTUS denial of cases opens door to new same-sex-couple issues
Now that same-sex marriage is legal in Indiana, the courts will have to settle issues and questions that will arise in other areas, such as family law.
US to recognize same-sex marriages in Indiana, 6 other states
The federal government will recognize same-sex marriages in seven more states and extend federal benefits to those couples, the Justice Department said Friday.
Some Indiana gay marriages could be invalid
The Indiana attorney general's office says same-sex couples who married in the two days after the state's gay marriage ban was first struck down in June should confirm their marriages were properly recorded.
Some counties not issuing same-sex marriage licenses
Some Indiana counties still are balking at issuing same-sex marriage licenses. The clerk in one of those counties says she is still awaiting more guidance from the state.
Indiana county clerks told to allow gay marriages
The Indiana attorney general's office told county clerks across the state Tuesday that they must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
SCOTUS denial of marriage lawsuits creates historic day
The decision by the Supreme Court of the United States not to hear any of the same-sex marriage cases before it was unexpected but very welcomed by the same-sex couples and their attorneys who challenged Indiana’s marriage ban.