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Legislature to Hold Public Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage Law in the Wake of Kerrigan

When statutes and a supreme court ruling conflict the legislature should look at revising its statutes. Uncertainty can make life uncomfortable for citizens, lawyers, and judges – it’s generally a bad thing. Today, the legislature is holding a hearing on exactly what to do in the wake of Kerrigan. Link. Proposed legislation would transform all … Read more

Is CT’s Civil Union Statute Unconstitutional?

by Ryan McKeen

I don’t have a ton of time today so this is some thinking out loud. Here’s my question: Is it unconstitutional for the State to deny opposite sex couples the ability to enter into a civil union? Here are the eligibility requirments for civil unions in Connecticut: A person is eligible to enter into a civil union if … Read more