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Judge allows challenges to Illinois gay marriage ban to proceed
Source: Reuters
Judge allows challenges to Illinois gay marriage ban to proceed
By Brendan O'Brien
Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:46pm EDT
(Reuters) - An Illinois judge on Friday allowed two lawsuits challenging the state's ban on gay marriage to proceed, possibly setting the stage for state courts rather than the legislature to decide whether same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Illinois.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Sophia Hall ruled that lawsuits brought by same-sex couples have a chance of succeeding with the argument that the state's ban on gay marriage discriminates against them.
The ruling is a boost for Illinois supporters of gay marriage trying to legalize gay nuptials through the courts because efforts through the state legislature fell short.
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By Brendan O'Brien
Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:46pm EDT
(Reuters) - An Illinois judge on Friday allowed two lawsuits challenging the state's ban on gay marriage to proceed, possibly setting the stage for state courts rather than the legislature to decide whether same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Illinois.
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Sophia Hall ruled that lawsuits brought by same-sex couples have a chance of succeeding with the argument that the state's ban on gay marriage discriminates against them.
The ruling is a boost for Illinois supporters of gay marriage trying to legalize gay nuptials through the courts because efforts through the state legislature fell short.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/27/us-usa-gaymarriage-illinois-idUSBRE98Q1B320130927
