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Military Law

Sep. 16, 2010

Military Discharge Suits May Be Moot

Lawyers representing active and former military service members who are suing the government over their discharges or pending ousters because of "don't ask, don't tell" are watching closely to see if the US government fights a federal court judge's ruling last week deeming the law unconstitutional.

By Jason W. Armstrong

Daily Journal Staff Writer

RIVERSIDE - Active and former military service members who are suing over discharges that resulted from the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" law are watching closely to see if the U.S. government fights a federal court judge's ruling last week deeming the law unconstitutional.

If the government decides not to appeal the decision, lawyers for services m...

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