All citizens in Maine have the freedom to marry!
Freedom to Marry Litigation
There are currently 56 cases in federal court. There are currently 29 cases in state court. There are currently lawsuits in 34 states.
Click each state to see additional information on the various cases.
To see a chart of all the freedom to marry cases, click here.
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1st Circuit Court
New Hampshire
1st Circuit Court
All citizens in New Hampshire have the freedom to marry!
Massachusetts
1st Circuit Court
All citizens in Massachusetts have the freedom to marry!
Rhode Island
1st Circuit Court
All citizens in Rhode Island have the freedom to marry!
Vermont
2nd Circuit Court
All citizens in Vermont have the freedom to marry!
Connecticut
2nd Circuit Court
All citizens in Connecticut have the freedom to marry!
New York
2nd Circuit Court
All citizens in New York have the freedom to marry!
Pennsylvania
3rd Circuit Court
All citizens in Pennsylvania have the freedom to marry!
New Jersey
3rd Circuit Court
All citizens in New Jersey have the freedom to marry!
Delaware
3rd Circuit Court
All citizens in Delaware have the freedom to marry!
Maryland
4th Circuit Court
All citizens in Maryland have the freedom to marry!
West Virginia
4th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from West Virginia.
McGee v. Cole is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Virginia
4th Circuit Court
All citizens in Virginia have the freedom to marry!
North Carolina
4th Circuit Court
Four cases pending in federal court from North Carolina.
Fisher-Borne v. Smith is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Gerber and Berlin v. Cooper is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
McCrory and Clark v. North Carolina is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
General Synod of the United Church of Christ v. Cooper is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
South Carolina
4th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from South Carolina.
Bradacs v. Haley is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
One case pending in the South Carolina State Court.
Swicegood v. Thompson is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Mississippi
5th Circuit Court
One case pending in the Mississippi State Court.
Czekala-Chatham v. Melancon is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Louisiana
5th Circuit Court
Two cases pending in federal court from Louisiana.
Robicheaux v. George is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Forum for Equality Louisiana v. Barfield is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
One case pending in the Louisiana State Court.
In re Costanza and Brewer is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Texas
5th Circuit Court
Six cases pending in federal court from Texas.
DeLeon v. Perry is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Zahrn v. Perry is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
McNosky v. Perry is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Nuckols v. Perry is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Freeman v. Parker is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Pidgeon v. Parker is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Three cases pending in the Texas State Court.
In re Marriage of J.B. and H.B. is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Texas v. Naylor and Daly is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
In the Matter of the Marriage of A.L.F.L. v. K.L.L. is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Michigan
6th Circuit Court
Four cases pending in federal court from Michigan.
DeBoer v. Snyder is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Caspar v. Snyder is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed during the window-period" (the time between the district court decision striking down the marriage ban and the stay
Blankenship v. Snyder is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Morgan v. Snyder is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Ohio
6th Circuit Court
Three cases pending in federal court from Ohio.
Obergefell, et al. v. Himes is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Henry v. Himes (formerly Henry v. Wymyslo) is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Gibson v. Himes is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Kentucky
6th Circuit Court
Two cases pending in federal court from Kentucky.
Bourke v. Beshear is arguing for:
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Love v. Beshear is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Three cases pending in the Kentucky State Court.
Kentucky Equality Federation v. Beshear is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Hardee v. Beshear is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Romero v. Romero is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Tennessee
6th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Tennessee.
Tanco v. Haslam is arguing for:
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Wisconsin
7th Circuit Court
All citizens in Wisconsin have the freedom to marry!
Illinois
7th Circuit Court
All citizens in Illinois have the freedom to marry!
Indiana
7th Circuit Court
All citizens in Indiana have the freedom to marry!
Minnesota
8th Circuit Court
All citizens in Minnsota have the freedom to marry!
Iowa
8th Circuit Court
All citizens in Iowa have the freedom to marry!
Missouri
8th Circuit Court
Three cases pending in the Missouri State Court.
Barrier and Schild v. Vasterling is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Messer v. Nixon is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
In re Marriage of M.S. and D.S. is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Arkansas
8th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Arkansas.
Jernigan v. Crane is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
One case pending in the Arkansas State Court.
Wright v. Arkansas is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
North Dakota
8th Circuit Court
Two cases pending in federal court from North Dakota.
Ramsay v. Dalrymple is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Jorgensen v. Montplaisir is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
South Dakota
8th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from South Dakota.
Rosenbrahn v. Daugaard is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Nebraska
8th Circuit Court
One case pending in the Nebraska State Court.
Nichols v. Nichols is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Montana
9th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Montana.
Rolando v. Fox is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Idaho
9th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court Idaho.
Latta v. Otter is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Washington
9th Circuit Court
All citizens in Washington have the freedom to marry!
Oregon
9th Circuit Court
All citizens in Oregon have the freedom to marry!
California
9th Circuit Court
All citizens in California have the freedom to marry!
Nevada
9th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Nevada.
Sevcik v. Sandoval is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Arizona
9th Circuit Court
Two cases pending in federal court from Arizona.
Connolly v. Roche (formerly Connolly v. Brewer) is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Majors v. Horne is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Alaska
9th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Alaska.
Hamby v. Parnell is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Hawaii
9th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Hawaii.
Jackson v. Fuddy (formerly Jackson v. Abercrombie) is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Wyoming
10th Circuit Court
One case pending in the Wyoming State Court.
Courage v. Wyoming is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Utah
10th Circuit Court
All citizens in Utah have the freedom to marry!
Colorado
10th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Colorado.
Burns v. Hickenlooper is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Brinkman v. Long is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
McDaniel-Miccio v. Colorado is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
New Mexico
10th Circuit Court
All citizens in New Mexico have the freedom to marry!
Kansas
10th Circuit Court
One case pending in the Kansas State Court.
Nelson v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Oklahoma
10th Circuit Court
All citizens in Oklahoma have the freedom to marry!
Georgia
11th Circuit Court
One case pending in federal court from Georgia.
Inniss v. Aderhold is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Alabama
11th Circuit Court
Three cases pending in federal court from Alabama.
Hard v. Bentley is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Searcy v. Bentley is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
- Recognition of second-parent adoption for same-sex couples
Aaron-Brush v. Bentley is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
One case pending in the Alabama State Court.
Richmond v. Richmond is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Florida
11th Circuit Court
Two cases pending in federal court from Florida.
Brenner v. Scott is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Grimsley and Albu v. Scott, et al. is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Five cases pending in the Florida State Court.
Pareto v. Ruvin is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Shaw v. Shaw is arguing for:
- Dissolution of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Huntsman and Jones v. Heavlin is arguing for:
- Freedom to marry in the state
Dousset v. Florida Atlantic University is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states
Simpson v. Bondi is arguing for:
- Recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states