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SLDN Responds to Reports of DOJ Action in DADT Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2011
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SLDN Responds to Reports of DOJ Action in DADT Case
(Washington, DC) Tonight Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis issued the following in response to reports of the latest actions by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding recent rulings by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Log Cabin Republicans vs. United States case.
“At SLDN, we are frustrated by this last-minute filing, which could well add more delay and confusion for service members. These developments only serve to underscore the need for immediate certification and finality.”
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STILL AT RISK: Despite the President signing the bill authorizing repeal of DADT, it is still unsafe for service members to come out until 60 days after certification by President Obama, Secretary Panetta, and Admiral Mullen. Click here to read our warning to service members.
SLDN FREE HOTLINE: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members with questions are urged to contact the SLDN hotline to speak with a staff attorney: 202-328-3244 x100.
ABOUT SLDN: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) was established in 1993 when “Don’t Ask” originally passed. In addition to working on repeal, SLDN offers free, confidential legal services to those impacted by the discriminatory law. Last year the organization received its 10,000th call for assistance to its legal hotline.
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