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Saturday, 10 June 2023

Attorney Seeks Ruling In ND Gay Marriage Case

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Minneapolis attorney representing the seven same-sex couples challenging North Dakota's gay marriage ban is asking a judge to bypass a trial and issue a ruling.
Court: Winnebago Co. Judge Properly Tossed Gay Couple's Parental Request

MADISON (AP) —A judge properly dismissed a same-sex couple's request for a declaration that one of them is the legal parent of the other's child, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Federal Judge Awards Legal Fees in N.D. Gay Marriage Lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has awarded legal fees to a national gay rights group that sued North Dakota on behalf of a same-sex couple, though he criticized attorneys who worked on the case.
Few Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Issued in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — There hasn't been a big rush to wedlock by same-sex couples in North Dakota since the state's ban on gay marriage became moot last summer, and officials say fear of discrimination is a reason.
From a Megachurch's Speaker Making Discriminatory Remarks to Stonewall Sports Coming to North Dakota, This Week in Across the Country

A group of people in California protested sermons in a church after a speaker made discriminatory remarks against LGBT people, and Stonewall Sports is coming to North Dakota.
From a Trans March in New York to North Dakota Banning Conversion Therapy, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about activists marching for transgender lives in New York, and North Dakota's lawmakers banning conversion therapy in social work.
Gay ND Couples File For Minn. Marriage Licenses

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Nearly two times as many same-sex couples from North Dakota have filed for marriage licenses across the border in Clay County than Minnesotans have.
GOP Lawmaker Misses Anti-Vax Rally After Catching COVID

It seems like irony is everywhere these days. A Republican in North Dakota missed his anti-vax rally because he caught COVID.
Judge Puts N.D. Same-Sex Marriage Case on Hold for SCOTUS Ruling

FARGO, N.D. - A federal judge put a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage on hold Tuesday pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
North Dakota Mulls Changes to Reflect Gay Marriage Ruling

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota Legislative committee is mulling whether to change the state constitution and update state law to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that declared same-sex couples have the right to marry.
North Dakota Ordered To Pay Legal Fees In Gay Marriage Suit

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota has agreed to pay $58,000 in legal fees and costs associated with a federal lawsuit that challenged the state's ban on same-sex marriage.
North Dakota Seeks Dismissal of Gay Marriage Suit

State officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's constitutional prohibition on same-sex marriage, despite a wave of court decisions striking down bans in other states.
Oil Field Services Company Sued for Harassment of Gay Worker

(AP) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing an oil field services company, alleging a gay worker was harassed at the company's North Dakota location.
Pelosi Says Amazon's High-Pressure Work Tactics 'Won't Be Taking Place Anymore'

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says that even if reports of high-pressure management techniques at Amazon are true, "they won't be taking place anymore."
Separate Suit Filed Over State's Gay Marriage Ban

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A second lawsuit has been filed in federal court challenging North Dakota's ban on gay marriage.
South Dakota 1 of 2 States Without Gay Marriage Challenge

RAPID CITY, S.D. | South Dakota is now one of two states with a ban on same-sex marriage that hasn't been challenged in court.
Transgender Tech Sues Hospital Over Lack of Anti-Discrimination Rules

Fargo, N.D. (AP) – Attorneys for a Fargo hospital say a lawsuit brought by a transgender employee alleging discrimination in the workplace has no merit and should be dismissed.
US, Chile Put Spotlight on Extremist Attacks on LGBT People

The United States and Chile are putting the spotlight on "the barbaric treatment" of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people by the Islamic State extremist group.