DOCUMENTS IN THE NEWS - 2004
Court Decisions

Gay Marriage

Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health (Mass Supreme Court)
• Text of Massachusetts Supreme Court decision on Nov. 18, 2003 requiring state to permit gay marriages by May 2004
• Advisory Opinion to State Senate
  • Opinion dated Feb. 3, 2004 that clarifies intent: gay marriage and rather than civil unions required by May 2004 in Massachusetts
  • Another Copy of Draft Opinion

Marriage Laws State-by-State (Family Research Council)

• Quotes laws of those states which have defined marriage as a man-woman relationship

Lawrence v. Texas

• Supreme Court Decision of June 26, 2002 outlawing sodomy ban in Texas

Defense of Marriage Act

• Federal legislation passed in 1996 describing marriage as involving one man and one woman
• PL 104-199; H.R. 3396

Lockyer v. San Francisco

• California Supreme Court ruling that nullifies San Francisco's same sex marriages in January and February 2004
• Opinion issued August 12, 2004

Vermont Guide to Civil Unions

• Step-by-step buide to applying for a civil union certificate
• Frequently-asked questions

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