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Justices question federal law denying benefits to gay couples
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 AMThe U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struggled again with its role in deciding the gay marriage issue, but did appear to lean toward striking down at least part of a 1996 law barring federal benefits to same-sex couples.
Gay marriage and the US Supreme Court: Don't look for sweeping rulings
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 AMAfter two days of struggling with its role in deciding the gay marriage issue, the U.S. Supreme Court does not appear poised to make much history. In fact, the justices appear reluctant to make much law.
Supreme Court divided about upholding California's gay marriage ban
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 1:00 AMThe U.S. Supreme Court appeared reluctant Tuesday to grant sweeping marriage rights to same sex couples, but at the same time also suggested California's Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage may not survive.
Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: Q&A
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 1:00 AMCentral questions emerged Tuesday as U.S. Supreme Court justices heard arguments over the constitutionality of California's contested Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage.
US Supreme Court divided about upholding California's gay marriage ban
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 1:00 AMStruggling with the gay marriage issue for the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday resembled the kid at the end of the highest diving board at the pool for the first time - inclined to turn around and try another day rather ...
Justice Kennedy to be watched closely in gay-marriage arguments
Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 1:00 AMWhen the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday and Wednesday about same-sex marriage rights, Justice Anthony Kennedy will be scrutinized for his every word, sigh and twitch.
