Does missouri recognize gay marriage

A Kansas City judge ruled Friday that the state of Missouri had to recognize marriages of same-sex couples that were legally married in other states. The decision came eight days after hearing arguments in a case involving 10 same-sex couples, including five from St.

Louis, who had valid marriage licenses from other states. Dale Youngs determined that not recognizing same-sex marriages that are legally performed in other states is a violation of the U. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit on behalf of the 10 couples.

In a press release, Jeffrey A. Even better — this is a win for the whole state because a discriminatory law has been struck down. Mittman also told St. Louis Public Radio that the ruling means complete equality for all same-sex couples who live in Missouri. They are equal under the eyes of the law.

Married is married. And no such marriage performed in the state of Missouri will be legally recognized. Judge Youngs wrote in his decision that laws that don't recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages, but do recognize heterosexual marriage "irrational" and "arbitrary.

A spokesperson for state attorney general Chris Koster wrote in an email that his office is reviewing the ruling.

Court Orders State Of Missouri To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

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