Cook County State's Attorney Says Marriage Equality Ban Is Unconstitutional

Los Angeles : CA : USA | Jun 27, 2012 at 2:51 PM PDT

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Following two lawsuits against the Cook County Clerk David Orr claiming that not issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the Illinois Constitution, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office said that the state's ban of gay marriage was unconstitutional.

Cook County State's Attorney Says Gay Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional

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