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Victory for Wis. Domestic Partnerships

The Wisconsin state supreme court has rejected a lawsuit challenging the Badger State’s domestic-partner registry.


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The Wisconsin state supreme court has rejected a lawsuit challenging the Badger State’s domestic-partner registry.

The court offered no explanation for its decision in an order issued Tuesday upholding the registry that offers same-sex couples legal benefits, reports the Associated Press.

Wisconsin Family Action, a conservative group, filed a lawsuit in July claiming the registry violates the state constitution's ban on marriage or marriage-like recognition for same-sex couples.

The group asked the state supreme court to take the case directly without going through trial or appeals courts because of the issue's statewide significance.

More than 900 couples have signed up for the registry since it went into effect in August.

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  • Name: Adrianus
    Date posted: 11/5/2009 12:49:01 AM
    Hometown: Northridge, CA

    Comment:

    Another blessing for Wisconsin LGBT people. Congrats !!!

  • Name: Dale Mueller
    Date posted: 11/4/2009 10:37:31 PM
    Hometown: Mequon WI

    Comment:

    Per the Wisconsin State Journal, 1,166 same-sex couples have registered in Wisconsin in the 90 days since the registry became available.

  • Name: dogdoc2002
    Date posted: 11/4/2009 8:30:12 PM
    Hometown: SE Wisconsin

    Comment:

    Good. Hopefully they'll toss out the 2006 amendment when they finally give their ruling; maybe then we can get real partnerships/civil unions, if not marriage, then.



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