Appeals court finds the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act does not apply to tribal nations

A federal law preventing parents from taking custody battles across state lines did not apply to tribal nations, a federal appeals court ruled this week.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on Tuesday ruled in a longstanding custody dispute involving a mother, who is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux. After… Continue reading Appeals court finds the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act does not apply to tribal nations

178 gay German soldiers apply for compensation over past discrimination

BERLIN — The German defense ministry said Tuesday that it has received 178 applications for compensation from gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military in the past. The ministry said in a statement that it had expected more applications, but that nonetheless “the goals of the law were achieved.” A law rehabilitating gay soldiers… Continue reading 178 gay German soldiers apply for compensation over past discrimination