Military Law
Jul. 26, 2011
Obama repeals 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
President Barack Obama certified Friday the repeal of the government’s ban on gays from serving openly in the military.
By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama certified Friday the repeal of the government's ban on gays from serving openly in the military, meaning the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy will officially be revoked Sept. 20.
The 17-year-old policy is still technically on the books, although the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals barred military officials from enforcing it. The circuit's order stems from the Log Cabin Republicans' cour...
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