Log Cabin Republicans to Continue DADT Lawsuit

While I generally find members of the Log Cabin Republicans ("LCR") to be some sort of self-loathing masochists given that they support a political party that as a whole would prefer them either invisible or - in the case of the worse Christianists - criminalized or dead, I will admit that with their lawsuit, Log Cabin Republicans v. United States, the LCR may have helped force Obama and Congress to finally act on repeal of DADT. Now, with repeal legislation signed into law, the LCR plan to continue the DADT lawsuit until such time as "open service is reality" for LGBT Americans. I view it as a good move and one that will keep the pressure on the military and Obama and hopefully expedite repeal implementation. I also hope that the 9th Circuit will uphold Judge Phillips' ruling and worldwide injunction so that there is no way for some in the GOP to try to take us backwards as part of their slavish prostitution of the party to hate groups such as American Family Association and Family Research Council. Here are highlights from the Miami Herald on the LCR effort:
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[A]s long as servicemembers still face the threat of discharge, Log Cabin Republicans will continue our fight in court to protect the fundamental constitutional rights of our men and women in uniform. President Obama today promised that implementation would move 'swiftly,' and Log Cabin plans to hold him to that promise.
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"This is a shining day in American history, and the importance of this legislation should not be understated," said Dan Woods, White & Case partner who is representing Log Cabin Republicans in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America. "Unfortunately, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' remains in force at this time and will continue to harm gay and lesbian servicemembers until sixty days after certification by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As there is no set timeline for certification and the government remains legally able to discharge servicemembers for their sexual orientation, our case is alive and kicking until the promise signed today becomes a reality."
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Log Cabin Republicans have maintained a three-front strategy against 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' lobbying for repeal in Congress, consulting with the Department of Defense, and filing suit in federal court. The case went to trial in July of 2010, and Judge Virginia Phillips ruled on September 9, 2010 that the policy violated the First and Fifth Amendments of the Constitution.