U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Dec. 24, 2009
Gay Couple to Receive Benefits
Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that time has run out for a federal agency to appeal his decision in favor of a lesbian court employee as she battles for health insurance for her partner.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that time has run out for a federal agency to appeal his decision in favor of a lesbian court employee as she battles for health insurance for her partner in defiance of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Because the agency did not appeal and his order is now final, "I authorize Ms. [Karen] Golinski to t...
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