Legal Issues: In the Courts

Learn about SLDN's work in the courts challenging the constitutionality of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"" ban on openly lesbian, gay and bisexual military personnel.

Cook v. Gates

Learn more about SLDN's lawsuit on behalf of twelve service members discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" who are seeking reinstatement in the military. Due to a new Secretary of Defense, as of December 2006, the lawsuit is known as Cook v. Gates.

Plaintiffs in Cook v. Gates

Learn more about the service members who are challenging their dismissal from the armed forces in the lawsuit Cook v. Gates.

Other "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" court cases

Learn more about court cases in addition to Cook v. Rumsfeld concerning the constitutionality of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and related forms of discrimination.