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9th Circuit: Same-Sex Benefits in Arizona

On Tuesday, the 9th Circuit upheld an injunction barring Arizona from eliminating health care coverage for same-sex partners of state employees.  Judge Mary M. Schroeder wrote the opinion, finding that the state may not provide benefits in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner that adversely affects unpopular groups.

News and commentary:

The Arizona Republic

Wall Street Journal Law Blog

The Volokh Conspiracy