The Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down California’s ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that it violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause. Northeastern University news office asked Martha Davis, a professor of law with expertise in constitutional law, to explain the brief’s potential impact on the case, which is scheduled to be argued on March 26. …read more
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The Pentagon has lifted the military’s official ban on women in combat, a historic decision that President Obama said reflected “the courageous and patriotic service of women through more than two centuries of American history.” Northeastern University news office asked Martha Davis, women’s rights expert and professor of law, to assess the decision’s impact on gender equality both in and out of the armed forces.
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