Iowa Supremes Strike Down State's Same-Sex Marriage Ban
By a unanimous vote, the Iowa Supreme Court has struck down the state’s ban on same sex marriage as unconstitutional. This ruling effectively legalizes same-sex marriage in the state of Iowa.
"The decision strikes the language from Iowa Code section 595.2 limiting civil marriage to a man and a woman. It further directs that the remaining statutory language be interpreted and applied in a manner allowing gay and lesbian people full access to the institution of civil marriage."
Read the Court's Ruling, or the Summary (links go to pdf files).
"The decision strikes the language from Iowa Code section 595.2 limiting civil marriage to a man and a woman. It further directs that the remaining statutory language be interpreted and applied in a manner allowing gay and lesbian people full access to the institution of civil marriage."
Read the Court's Ruling, or the Summary (links go to pdf files).