Judge: Military's ban on gays is unconstitutional

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A federal judge in Southern California on Thursday declared the U.S. military's ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional.

U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the government's "don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays in the military.

Phillips said the policy doesn't help military readiness and instead has a "direct and deleterious effect" on the armed services.
 
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