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Iowa
Iowa Court Issues Decision in Lambda Legal's Historic Lawsuit: Same-Sex Couples Must Be Allowed to Marry
In a powerful, closely reasoned 63-pp. decision released on August 30, 2007, an Iowa trial court struck down the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. The court found that the denial of marriage harms couples and their kids, while helping no one and serving no legitimate government interest. The ruling is a victory for families and fairness in America's heartland.
Read the decision here (pdf).
FROM EVAN WOLFSON:
Marriage Equality: A Cause and Conversation That Won't (and Shouldn't) Stop
Huffington Post
September 13, 2007
Evan Wolfson notes the recent events of an Iowa court decision striking down discrimination in marriage, the California legislature passing a marriage equality bill, and a Republican presidential candidate getting booed in New Hampshire for being anti-marriage, all proof that the conversation about the freedom to marry is unavoidable and present at the epicenters of presidential politics. Wolfson presents important points from the Iowa decision which exemplify why marriage matters and offers advice to presidential candidates with the Candidates' Guide on How to Support Marriage Equality and Get Elected.
WHERE YOU CAN GO TO GET INVOLVED OR LEARN MORE:
One Iowa
One Iowa works for GLBT Equality in Iowa through voter identification, grassroots organizing and educational events. Visit their website to learn about community briefings that are being held in conjunction with Lambda Legal to discuss the recent Iowa court decision.
Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal, who filed the Iowa case, created a Marriage Equality Win in Midwest webpage containing links to the Iowa case, Vernum v. Brien, plaintiff stories and other important announcements and resources.
Freedom to Marry: Key Resources for Judicial/Courts
Visit our webpage to find key resources from Evan Wolfson on the role of courts in the freedom to marry, historical context of the fight for marriage in the courts, other websites to visit, publications, and so much more.
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LEGISLATIVE STATUS IN IOWA:
Freedom to Marry Legislative Maps
View and/or download United States maps tracking proposed legislation concerning marriage throughout our nation. Also, find maps showing the current status of protections for same-sex couples in our country and historical views of past marriage struggles.
Your Community-Iowa
HRC presents resources, news, and the current marriage and relationship recognition laws in each state.
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PUBLICATIONS:
The Impact on Iowa's Budget of Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry
The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law released a new research study analyzing the economic gains that marriage equality in Iowa would bring.
Census Snapshot: Iowa
Williams Institute
August 2007
UCLA's Williams Institute released a study analyzing census data on same-sex couples in Iowa finding over 5,800 couples live throughout the state and are raising over 1,400 children. The report also discusses how these families have fewer economic resources and are actively engaged in the Iowa economy.
The un-American attacks on so-called activist judges
The American judicial system plays a crucial role in our system of checks and balances. Find out why the disingenuous attacks on our judges & courts cannot be allowed to continue.
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NEWS:
View news about the fight for the freedom to marry in Iowa.
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UCLA's Williams Institute released a study analyzing census data on same-sex couples in Iowa finding over 5,800 couples live throughout the state and are raising over 1,400 children. The report also discusses how these families have fewer economic resources and are actively engaged in the Iowa economy.
Lambda Legal, who filed the Iowa case, created a Marriage Equality Win in Midwest webpage containing links to the Iowa case, Vernum v. Brien, plaintiff stories and other important announcements and resources.
In a powerful, closely reasoned 63-pp. decision released on August 30, 2007, an Iowa trial court struck down the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage.
