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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two groups that sued to stop the display of a Jesus portrait in a school district's middle school now want the portrait removed from the wall of a high school where it was moved last month.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A federal appeals court has ruled that an Indiana law banning registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites is unconstitutional.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The American Civil Liberties Union has written to a southern Ohio school district challenging the continued display of a large portrait of Jesus that has been at a middle school building since 1947.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Drug-testing for welfare benefits isn't a new concept in Ohio, but a decision to shoot down the proposal on Wednesday may keep it out of the picture for a while longer.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Legislation intended to clarify Michigan's law banning protests at funerals has been approved by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Updated with AP video: Appeals court says California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Friday, December 09, 2011  Gay rights activists got a major victory when a federal judge ruled on a voter initiative banning same-sex marriage in California.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Gay rights group seeks court ruling to prevent return of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Friday, July 01, 2011  Michigan's Proposal 2, which bans consideration of race and gender for college admisison, was deemed unconstitutional because it burden miniorities.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Bankruptcy court rules federal law prohibiting same-sex marriages is unconstitutional

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Despite judge's ruling, key players move ahead to put health care overhaul in place.