Marriage Equality in California!

In another victory for LGBT persons nationwide, the California Supreme Court held that a ban on same-sex marriage violates the California constitution. Here's the text of the opinion.

In the words of Matt Coles at the ACLU, "Marriage in California will transform the discussion of marriage nationwide. California has one of the largest economies in the world. Given the state's economic clout, the fact that California is marrying same-sex couples will put considerable pressure on the rest of the country to recognize those marriages." Read more here.

Congrats to Our New Board Members!

Three positions were up for re-election this semester, and after a tie and a runoff, Outlaws is pleased to announce its new board members. Claire, moving up from her position as 1L Rep, will take over for Jordan as Co-Chair. Jordan did a great job this year, but will be leaving us next semester to study abroad. Tom will be taking over for Andrew as Campus Liaison. Andrew has been a great Liaison for the past two years, and he will be graduating in a few weeks. Bob will continue for another year as secretary.

Lesbian and Gay Adoption Talk Today

Outlaws and Law Students for Reproductive Justice Present...
E.B. v. France:Lesbian and Gay Adoption in the European Court of Human Rights

Robert Wintemute, Professor of Human Rights Law
Director of the LLB in English and French Law or Anglo-French Programme
School of Law, King's College, University of London

April 1st 12:20pm218 HH(lunch served)

The Legal Recognition of Same Sex Marriages Within the European Union

Professor Katharina Boele-Woelki
Wednesday, March 19
12:15-1:15
In HH 120

Join Outlaws and the International Law Society next Wednesday to hear from a leading expert on international family law discussing same-sex marriages in the EU: the various forms that this legal dialogue has taken, country by country.

Preview Weekend!

This Thursday & Friday, March 13 & 14

Thursday
10:30 p.m. (immediately following the SFF Auction) @ Aut Bar

Friday
5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Tabling @ the Student Group Open House
(1st Floor of HH)
7:15 p.m. - Coffee & Dessert @ Amer's in the Union
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. @ Andrew's apartment

...then to Necto

Public Service Announcement

Lesbian video from AfterEllen.com

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

On Friday, March 28 JAG will be recruiting here at Michigan Law. Outlaws will have a table set up on the first floor of Hutchins to distribute information about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and its harmful effects on the community. Stop by and say hi!