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 | "If marriage means everything, it means absolutely nothing." Dr. James C. Dobson, of Focus on the Family. |
| "A loving man and woman in a committed relationship can marry. Dogs, no matter what their relationship, are not allowed to marry. How should society treat gays and lesbians in committed relationships? As dogs or as humans?" A posting to an Internet mailing list; used by permission of the author. |
Overview:
In early 2004, there were a number of attempts to solemnize the marriages of same-sex couples. None of the marriages was ever recognized and registered by the state. Several misdemeanor charges were laid against those officiating. All were dismissed.
During 2006-MAY, the New York Court of Appeals heard from a total of 44 couples requesting the right to marry. In 2006-JUL, the court found that New Yorkers had no constitutional right to marriage, but that the legislature could legalize SSM if it wished.
On 2007-APR-27, Governor Eliot Spitzer introduced a bill to legalize SSM in the Assembly and Senate.
On 2008-FEB-01, a New York state appeals court ruled unanimously that same-sex marriages legally contracted out of state, including Canada, must be recognized by the state. The case involved a lesbian couple who went to Canada, became married, returned to their home in New York state, and were refused recognition of their marriage.
Topics covered in this section:
| 2004: Unsuccessful attempts to register
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| Same-sex marriage and civil union developments
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Copyright © 2007 & 2008 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance
Originally written: 2007-APR-30
Latest update: 2008-FEB-06
Author: B.A. Robinson
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