31 August 2007

Iowa Judge: Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Polk County Judge Robert Hanson ruled yesterday that Iowa's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional and ordered the county registrar to begin issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples who apply for them.

But in their constant effort to deny American citizens equal protection under the law, state Republicans will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court, and will "get this issue on the ballot as quickly as we possibly can."