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Statement By The U.S. Conference of Mayors on Supreme Court Ruling Limiting LGBTQ Protections

Washington, DC—Today, in a 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex marriages. In response, below is a statement by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ LGBTQ Alliance: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a

By |2023-06-30T18:05:09-04:00June 30, 2023|News, Press Room|

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on House Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, which would officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and enshrine federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages into law. Following the vote, U.S. Conference of Mayors Chair of the LGBTQ Alliance San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria

By |2022-07-19T18:23:54-04:00July 19, 2022|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on SCOTUS Decision to End Women’s Right to Safe, Legal, Accessible Abortion

Washington, DC – Today, the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court ended a woman’s right to safe, legal, and accessible abortions, voting 5-4 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overrule Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, ignoring the dangers to women’s health and 50 years of precedent. The U.S. Conference

By |2022-06-24T10:46:06-04:00June 24, 2022|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Concerned SCOTUS Decision in New York Gun Case May Lead to Increased Gun Violence, Endanger Police Officers

Washington, DC – Today the Supreme Court struck down a New York State law requiring people to show cause why they must have a permit to carry a handgun outside their home. The U.S. Conference of Mayors joined other local government and police executive organizations in a State and Local Legal Center amicus brief that urged the

By |2022-06-23T17:37:27-04:00June 23, 2022|News, Press Room|

America’s Mayors Reaffirm Support for Women’s Right to Safe, Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care

Washington, DC—Yesterday, a draft opinion leaked which indicated that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In response, America’s mayors today reaffirmed their support for the fundamental right of women to access safe, comprehensive reproductive health care. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has adopted policy affirming

By |2022-05-04T14:45:03-04:00May 3, 2022|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Uphold ACA

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley on today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act: “The nation’s mayors applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today to once again uphold the Affordable Care Act. This should be the final word on this matter so that we

By |2021-06-17T18:01:43-04:00June 17, 2021|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Responds to Supreme Court Decision to End Census Count Early

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Trump Administration to end all counting efforts for the 2020 Census ahead of schedule: “The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Trump Administration to abruptly end all counting efforts for the

By |2020-10-14T09:46:45-04:00October 14, 2020|News, Press Room|

Statement by Mayor Greg Fischer on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a brilliant jurist, a trailblazer and indomitable fighter for women’s rights and human rights. Let us

By |2020-09-19T11:40:42-04:00September 19, 2020|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA Program

Washington, DC—Bipartisan mayors holding key leadership positions in the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) applaud today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the DACA program, ensuring that thousands of Dreamers can continue to live, work and study in the U.S. and contribute to the nation’s economy. “America’s mayors applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today to continue

By |2020-06-18T16:23:21-04:00June 18, 2020|News|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Protect LGBTQ Americans

Washington, DC—Below is a statement from Bryan K. Barnett, President of the United States Conference of Mayors and Mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan, on the Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ Americans from being fired based on sexual orientation: “The United States Conference of Mayors applauds the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision that applies the language of

By |2020-06-16T10:12:40-04:00June 16, 2020|News, Press Room|
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