Tag Archives: Third Circuit Court

NEW JERSEY: Liberty Counsel Appeals “Ex-Gay” Torture Ban To SCOTUS

On Monday the Third Circuit Court handed the Liberty Counsel their fifth consecutive loss in their battle to repeal bans on “ex-gay” torture. And because they are gluttons for punishment, here comes the inevitable appeal to SCOTUS, which smacked them down on California’s ban just a few months ago. Liberty Counsel asked the Court to grant review to resolve the …

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Liberty Counsel: We’re Taking Our “Ex-Gay” Crusade Back To SCOTUS

Back in June, the Supreme Court rejected Liberty Counsel’s appeal of the Ninth Circuit Court ruling that upheld California’s ban on the “ex-gay” torture of LGBT youth. Yesterday the Third Circuit Court upheld New Jersey’s ban. But Liberty Counsel today claims to have a way to get back in front of SCOTUS. While the Third Circuit upheld the ban on …

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NEW JERSEY: Third Circuit Court Upholds Ban On “Ex-Gay” Torture Of LGBT Youth

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld New Jersey’s ban on the “ex-gay” torture of LGBT youth. A similar ban was recently upheld in California. This is yet another loss for NARTH, the Liberty Counsel, and Alliance Defending Freedom.

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PENNSYLVANIA: Third Circuit Denies Clerk’s Demand For En Banc Review

Via LGBTQ Nation: A federal appeals court has rejected a Pennsylvania county clerk’s latest effort to overturn a federal judge’s ruling allowing same-sex couples to marry in the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday denied a request by Theresa Santai-Gaffney, the Register of Wills and Orphans’ Court Clerk for Schuylkill County, Pa., seeking an …

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