Four same-sex couples challenge Wyoming’s marriage ban

[DonViejo]

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Source: Reuters

By Reuters
Thursday, March 6, 2014 9:42 EST

By Eric M. Johnson

(Reuters) – Four same-sex couples filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging on constitutional grounds Wyoming’s ban on gay marriage, a gay advocacy group said, following a recent string of court decisions striking down similar restrictions.

The couples argue the Western state’s marriage restrictions and its refusal to recognize nuptials from other states violates guarantees of equal protection, according to a copy of the complaint provided by the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

The filing in a state court in Cheyenne could not immediately be confirmed in judicial records.

“As much as I love this state, it is frustrating to live in the ‘Equality State’ and to be treated differently by the government because of who I love,” said plaintiff and University of Wyoming professor Anne Guzzo, referring to the state’s nickname.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/06/us-usa-gaymarriage-wyoming-idUSBREA2507Q20140306

[MissMillie]

1. where's the link? (n/t)

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[DonViejo]

2. Good question! I've got it in the blank calling for the link but

it's not showing up on the actual OP. I'll go look for the link from a different source. Thanks for the heads up!