This
morning, same-sex couples in Doña Ana County began receiving marriage
licenses after County Clerk Lynn Ellis announced he was issuing them
based on a legal opinion endorsed in a Santa Fe City Council resolution earlier this year, and the recent statement by the state Attorney General that to deny same-sex couples the right to marry is unconstitutional.
The issuing of licenses began this morning at 8:00 am.
“This
morning's announcement demonstrates how critical the issue of marriage
equality is in New Mexico,” said EQNM Executive Director Amber Royster.
“Committed, loving same-sex couples are tired of being second-class
citizens. The State Supreme Court, however, has made it clear that they
want the matter decided through the lawsuit filed in district court earlier this year,
and in the most expeditious manner possible. Our hope is that this
morning's action will further demonstrate the need for such expedited
consideration.”
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