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?Wis. attorney general won?t defend law providing gay, lesbian couples spousal rights?

By Alliance Alert

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Los Angeles Times: "Wisconsin's attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters' decision not to extend such privileges . . . Attorney Brian Raum, who is representing the conservative group, said Van Hollen's decision strengthens the group's case. 'I certainly think it helps,' he said. 'The attorney general's opinion in regard to the registry's unconstitutionality may be a positive factor in helping the court to make a decision on this.'"

Full post as published by Constitutionally Correct on August 21, 2009 (boomark / email).

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