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Government

Nov. 16, 2010

Gays Must Wait For 'Don't Ask' Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday it will not block the military's "don't ask don't tell" policy for gay service members while the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considers a legal challenge the rule.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday it will not block the military's "don't ask don't tell" policy for gay service members while the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considers a lawsuit challenging the rule.


The court's order keeps the controversial policy in effect - and gays who are open about their sexual orientation out of the military - as the legal battle...

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