Utah is instructing state officials to put services and paperwork for same-sex couples on hold, reflecting a recent U.S. Supreme Court order that halted gay marriages in the state.
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Supreme Court Halts Gay Marriages In Utah
The United States Supreme Court has put same-sex marriages on hold in the state of Utah.
New NSA Documents Make Case For Keeping Surveillance Programs Secret
The Director of National Intelligence declassified a set of 10 court documents on Saturday, in which both the Bush and Obama administrations argue that sensitive NSA programs should be kept secret.
Utah Seeks Emergency Stay Of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Officials in Utah are asking for an emergency stay of a federal court ruling that found the state’s ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.
Sotomayor’s Dissent Highlights Concerns Over Elected Judges
Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent in a case this week involving the death penalty in Alabama was not aimed at public opinion, but it could be Exhibit A for why the nation’s judiciary is falling in the public’s estimation.
Hawaii’s Senate Gives Final Approval To Same-Sex Marriage
Hawaii’s Senate has given the OK to a bill allowing same-sex marriage, which now goes to the governor, who is expected to sign.
Hawaii Set To Take Up Gay Marriage In Special Session Monday
The next state to legalize same-sex marriage may be Hawaii, where the state’s Legislature will begin a special session on the issue Monday.
Princess Sophia case early test of maritime liability limits
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Alaska’s fast ferries getting new engines installed
German engine manufacturer will bear the costs of the vessel refits
U.S. Opposes Tech Firms’ Plea To Release Surveillance Requests
The United States filed a court brief opposing the release of details concerning the surveillance requests they hand big tech companies in the U.S.