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The Connecticut Supreme Court, ruling that the previous state law on same-sex marriage discriminated against homosexuals, overturned the ban on gay marriage. The plaintiffs relied on equal protection and due process, two rights protected by the constitution, to support their case.MSNBC: Conn. court overturns same-sex marriage ban (October 10, 2008)On November 12, 2008, Barbara and Robin Levine-Ritterman became the first gay couple to obtain a marriage license under the new law.The New York Times: Same-Sex Marriages Begin in Connecticut (November 12, 2008)
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- The lawsuit was filed in 2004MSNBC: Conn. court overturns same-sex marriage ban (October 10, 2008)
- Eight gay citizens filed the suitMSNBC: Conn. court overturns same-sex marriage ban (October 10, 2008)
- Massachusetts also allows same-sex marriageQueerty: CT Supremes Overturn Ban... (October 10, 2008)
- Gay citizens of New York and New Jersey will also be able to marry in ConnecticutQueerty: CT Supremes Overturn Ban... (October 10, 2008)
- Forms list "bride/groom/spouse" as options on licenseNPR: Same-Sex Connecticut Couples Begin Tying Knot (November 12, 2008)
- First couple to marry is one of the original lawsuit plaintiffsNPR: Same-Sex Connecticut Couples Begin Tying Knot (November 12, 2008)
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The ruling said "the segregation of heterosexual and homosexual couples into separate institutions constitutes a cognizable harm...We also conclude that our state scheme discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation."Queerty: CT Supremes Overturn Ban ...(October 10, 2008) -
Accessibility for Out-Of-State Couples
Gay couples from other states will also be able to wed in Connecticut. Because the state doesn't require residency for a marriage license, all couples are welcome. However, the couple's home state has the final word as to whether gay marriage licenses are recognized or not.NPR: Same-Sex Connecticut Couples Begin Tying Knot (November 12, 2008)
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