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Chris Moews Statement on Court’s Ruling on Marriage Equality

“Today's ruling shows that we should never give up on working to fix the social injustices we face. When we work hard and fight for what we know is right, we win."

Jun 6th, 2014 by Chris Moews

County Clerk Czarnezki Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki announced that his will office will immediately begin accepting marriage license applications

Jun 6th, 2014 by Sup. Joe Czarnezki

Chairwoman Celebrates Ruling That Finally Brings Marriage Equality to Wisconsin

"A just society is one that will thrive."

Jun 6th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic

County Executive Abele Orders Courthouse Open Late to Allow Couples to Marry

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is keeping the Courthouse open late today in the wake of the historic court ruling allowing same sex couples to get married in Wisconsin.

Jun 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele

Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Marriage Ban

Today a Wisconsin federal judge ruled in Wolf v. Walker that the state’s marriage ban is unconstitutional.

Jun 6th, 2014 by Press Release

With Federal Court Ruling, Wisconsin’s Marriage Ban Becomes the Latest to Fall

WI Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen likely to appeal ruling to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, while Gov. Scott Walker has distanced himself from the ban in recent weeks

Jun 6th, 2014 by Press Release

Federal Court Strikes Down Wisconsin Marriage Ban

U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb today struck down the discriminatory amendment to the Wisconsin state constitution preventing same-sex couples from marrying.

Jun 6th, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin

Dan Adams Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Wisconsin’s Gay Marriage Ban

Earlier today, Judge Barbara Crabb of the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin issued a ruling striking down Wisconsin’s ban on gay marriage.

Jun 6th, 2014 by Dan Adams