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Dwayne Hicks

(637 posts) Thu Aug 1, 2013, 06:12 PM Aug 2013

Virginia couple files federal lawsuit against gay marriage ban

RICHMOND, Va. — A Norfolk couple is challenging Virginia’s gay marriage ban in federal court, saying that it violates their right to equal protection.

Timothy B. Bostic and Tony C. London say in their lawsuit that they were turned down when they tried to obtain a marriage license at the Norfolk Circuit Court on July 1.

Their lawsuit argues that Virginia’s treatment of gays and lesbians is unequal and deprives them of benefits associated with marriage, including favorable tax treatment, federal Medicaid and Social Security benefits, and naval disability benefits.

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-07-24/local/40861063_1_marriage-ban-lawsuit-challenges-lawsuit-names

Hopefully Virginia is next!

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K&R MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #1

Cuccinelli will object! burnodo Aug 2013 #2

Of course he will. Dwayne Hicks Aug 2013 #3

Stupid laws will eventually be overturned. Bonx Aug 2013 #4

MotherPetrie

(3,145 posts)

1. K&R

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Thu Aug 1, 2013, 06:13 PM

Aug 2013

burnodo

(2,017 posts)

2. Cuccinelli will object!

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Thu Aug 1, 2013, 06:14 PM

Aug 2013

Dwayne Hicks

(637 posts)

3. Of course he will.

Reply to burnodo (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 06:35 PM

Aug 2013

But the dominoes seem to be falling. Lets hope it continues.

Bonx

(2,353 posts)

4. Stupid laws will eventually be overturned.

Reply to Dwayne Hicks (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 06:42 PM

Aug 2013

Sooner is better than later.

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