Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health of Massachusetts: Facts
In April of 2001, 7 gay and lesbian couples attempted to acquire marriage licenses from the Massuchusetts Department of Public Health but were deinied because Massachusetts does not recognize same-sex marriages. The couples filed suit against the Department of Public Health alleging that the action of denying them a marriage license violated the laws of the Commonwealth and their rights under the Massacusetts Constitution.
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