In light of the news today regarding same-sex marriage recognition in Kentucky, HRC President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
“Today, this nation took another bold step toward its fundamental constitutional principles of equal justice under the law.
"This amendment is unconstitutional, and we believe the only true solution to the injustice faced by these plaintiffs is full marriage equality.
"We hope all parties act swiftly and fairly to allow all loving and committed Kentucky couples the opportunity to marry in the state they call home.”
This new marriage ruling is not final and is likely to be appealed, joining other federal court cases in Utah, Nevada, Ohio and Oklahoma—all of which are currently at the appellate level.
(via HRC press release)
Jim and I have been together for 45 years, and married in Iowa in 2009. We have waited a long time to be judged normal in Kentucky, our home state who still wants to treat us a 2nd class citizens on less. This is a big step for a 72 year old and Jim at 65 years old. We have never molested a church member, molested an alter boy of had sex with a clergy person, so we are normal!
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