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Insubstantial Burdens: The Case For Government Employee Exemptions To Same-Sex Marriage Laws, Robin Fretwell Wilson Jan 2010

Insubstantial Burdens: The Case For Government Employee Exemptions To Same-Sex Marriage Laws, Robin Fretwell Wilson

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The case for accommodating religious objectors to same-sex marriage has met significant resistance on a number of fronts. Some believe that religious exemptions permit objectors to dodge legal duties to serve same-sex couples that would otherwise apply. Critics charge that, if extended to public employees, such exemptions would burden the ability of same-sex couples to marry. Others argue that exemptions coddle wrong-headed people who really do not have a legitimate reason for objecting and who, therefore, should not be legally excused. A review of the nearly half-dozen new same-sex marriage laws enacted in the past year suggests that the least …


United States V. Lee, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Oct 1981

United States V. Lee, Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

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Struck V. Secretary Of Defense, Lewis F. Powell Jr. Oct 1972

Struck V. Secretary Of Defense, Lewis F. Powell Jr.

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Cruz V. Beto, Lewis F. Powell Jr. Oct 1971

Cruz V. Beto, Lewis F. Powell Jr.

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