Section 5 & 6: Litigation & Understanding the Opposition

Section 5: Litigation

A. ACLU marriage lawsuits' case profiles: legal documents, press releases, case backgrounds, bios, and photos

B. Hernandez v. Robles - New York decision striking down restriction of marriage to different-sex couples

C. Coordination Proceeding re Marriage Cases - California decision striking down restriction of marriage to different-sex couples

D. Castle v. State of Washington - Washington state decision striking down restriction of marriage to different-sex couples

F. Andersen & Christian, et al. v. King County opinion - Washington state decision declaring restriction of marriage to different-sex couples unconstitutional

E. Other marriage litigation:

Section 6: Understanding the Opposition

A. “The Threat to Marriage from the Courts, ” Republican Policy Committee memorandum

B. “‘Marriage Protection Week’ Sponsors: Are They Really Interested in Building Strong and Healthy Marriages?” National Gay and Lesbian Task Force report

C. “National Coalition of African-American Ministers Stand Together to Protest Same-Sex Marriage in America," National Coalition of African-American Ministers press release

D. Opposition talking points for Senate vote on FMA (source unknown)


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