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Nov
7
2011
Thursday: NYCLU to Honor Senator Duane, Assembly Member O’Donnell and NYS Prisoner Justice Network at Annual Awards Ceremony

On Thursday evening in Albany, the New York Civil Liberties Union’s Capital Region Chapter will honor two state legislators for their long-time advocacy of fair marriage laws, and a grassroots coalition that fights injustice in the state’s prison system.

Jul
26
2011
NYCLU, ACLU Applaud NYS Attorney General’s Support in Challenge to Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act

New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed court papers in support of 81-year-old Edith “Edie” Windsor’s federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. Windsor, who shared her life for 44 years with her late spouse, Thea Spyer, sued the federal government in November 2010 for refusing to recognize their marriage. She brought the lawsuit with the help of the New York Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union, the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

Jul
21
2011
NYCLU to Mark First Day of Legal Same-Sex Marriage with Celebrations Across NY State

On Sunday, the first day that gay and lesbian couples can legally marry in New York State, the New York Civil Liberties Union will be out in force in locations across the state to celebrate with newly married couples, answer questions about the new marriage law and advocate for repeal of the discriminatory federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Jul
19
2011
NY State Clarifies that Sexual Orientation Never Legitimate Basis to Deny Adoption

On July 11, 2011, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) issued an informational letter to social service and adoption agencies clarifying that discrimination based on sexual orientation is strictly prohibited in the adoption application process and that a prospective parent’s sexual orientation is never a legitimate basis for denying an application to adopt.

Jul
6
2011
NYCLU Releases “Know Your Rights” FAQ on New York’s Marriage Fairness Law

The New York Civil Liberties Union today released a “Know Your Rights” guide that answers frequently asked questions concerning the Marriage Equality Act – the new law granting lesbian and gay couples the freedom to marry in New York State.

Jun
24
2011
NYCLU and ACLU: New York Legislature Should Immediately Pass Marriage Fairness Bill

The New York Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union have issued the following statement regarding the bill pending in the New York State Legislature that would allow same-sex couples the freedom to marry. The statement can be attributed to Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union:

Jun
24
2011
NYCLU Applauds Senate’s Historic Vote on Marriage

The New York Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union tonight applauded the State Senate for passing historic legislation to give lesbian and gay couples the freedom to marry in New York State.

Jun
15
2011
NYCLU Applauds Assembly for Taking New York a Step Closer on Marriage Bill

The New York Civil Liberties Union tonight applauded the State Assembly for taking an important step toward making marriage for lesbian and gay New Yorkers legal in New York State by passing the marriage bill 80 to 63, and called on the State Senate to quickly pass the same bill. “The State Assembly has joined Governor Cuomo and stood up for fairness, equality, family and love,” NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman said. “Now it’s time for the State Senate to get on the right side of history and pass the marriage bill.”

Jun
14
2011
NYCLU Commends Assembly Vote to Protect Transgender New Yorkers from Discrimination

The New York Civil Liberties Union today applauded the State Assembly for passing the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) – a bill that would amend the state’s human rights law to protect individuals against discrimination based upon their gender identity or gender expression. Gender identity and expression refers to the way people present their masculinity or femininity to the world. The Assembly passed the bill in a bipartisan vote of 78 to 53.

Jun
10
2011
Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief with Second Circuit Supporting Transgender Inmate’s Right to Medical Care

The New York Civil Liberties Union, joined by several prominent civil rights organizations, today applied for permission to file an amicus brief in a federal appeals court in support of a transgender woman who was unconstitutionally denied any treatment for her gender identity disorder for more than six years while incarcerated in a New York State prison.

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