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Dec 6, 2022 ra 9262 vawc same-sex relationships domestic violence supreme court equal protection

RA 9262 Protects Women in Same-Sex Relationships: Jacinto v. Fouts Explained

The Supreme Court confirms RA 9262 applies to lesbian relationships, ensuring women in same-sex partnerships receive equal protection from intimate partner violence.