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TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS ASSAULTED WITH METAL POLE IN DC
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man suspected of assaulting two transgender individuals, also described as members of the Latino LGBT community, shortly following the incident on Saturday, March 13.
According to a report released Monday, March 15, by Sgt. Carlos Mejia, who heads MPD's Special Liaison Units (SLU), police were called to 14th and Sheperd Streets NW on Saturday. There they found two "transgender individuals," one of whom suffered injuries from the attack and received medical treatment.
The victims were attacked with a "metal pole."
[ via Metro Weekly ] Full Story. [3/17/10]
MARYLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OPINION ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGES
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler issued a legal opinion that states that marriages of same-sex couples validly entered into in other jurisdictions may be honored and recognized by state agencies. > Full Story. [2/24/10]
MARYLAND ANTI-SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL REJECTED
By a 12-8 vote, the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee has rejected an effort to prohibit that state from recognizing same-sex marriages lawfully performed elsewhere. > Full Story. [2/4/10]
HB 90 DEFEATED
Today we celebrate a victory for LGBT families across Maryland with the defeat of anti-equality House Bill 90 in the House Judiciary Committee! > Full Story. [2/3/10]
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