Court Allows ‘DADT’ Ban For Now
Denying a request by the Log Cabin Republicans, U.S. Supreme Court justices on Friday have allowed the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on gays in the military to remain in place while the issue cycles through the federal appeals court circuit. —JCL The Associated Press: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The court did not comment in denying a request from the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay rights group, to step into the ongoing federal court review of “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The Obama administration urged the high court not to get involved at this point. Last month, a federal judge ruled that the policy violates the civil rights of gay Americans and she issued an injunction barring the Pentagon from applying it. But the San Francisco-based appeals court said the policy could remain in effect while it considers the administration’s appeal. Read more Related Entries November 11, 2010 Dishonoring Pat Tillman November 11, 2010 Pentagon Survey: Dropping ‘DADT’ Wouldn’t Cause Wartime Strife
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Court Allows ‘DADT’ Ban For Now
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