Litigation
Jul. 8, 2011
9th Circuit Allows 'Don't Ask' Ban
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an eight-month-old stay on a trial court ruling that declared unconstitutional the law banning gays from serving openly in the military.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is history - for now.
On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an eight-month-old stay on a trial court ruling that declared unconstitutional the law banning gays from serving openly in the military, halting the statute while government lawyers appeal the trial decision.
Unless the government persuades the 9th Circuit to gran...
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