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Boston Globe
November 15, 2006
Twelve gay and lesbian veterans have appealed a federal judge's decision to throw out a lawsuit in which they challenged the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network filed the appeal Monday in the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, in Boston, arguing that the policy denies gays' constitutional rights to privacy, free speech, and equal protection. "Don't ask, don't tell" prohibits the military from asking about the sexual orientation of service members but requires discharge of those who acknowledge being gay or engaging in homosexual activity. In April, US District Judge George A. O'Toole threw out the lawsuit, ruling that Congress has the authority to establish the country's military policy. (AP)
November 15, 2006
Twelve gay and lesbian veterans have appealed a federal judge's decision to throw out a lawsuit in which they challenged the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network filed the appeal Monday in the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, in Boston, arguing that the policy denies gays' constitutional rights to privacy, free speech, and equal protection. "Don't ask, don't tell" prohibits the military from asking about the sexual orientation of service members but requires discharge of those who acknowledge being gay or engaging in homosexual activity. In April, US District Judge George A. O'Toole threw out the lawsuit, ruling that Congress has the authority to establish the country's military policy. (AP)