Summary
Summary
In 2007, ADF attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of New York taxpayers, challenging a state agency's attempt to redefine marriage in the state. The complaint alleged that the New York Department of Civil Service acted illegally when it chose to redefine the term "spouse" for the purpose of allowing same-sex couples who were "wed" outside the state to receive state benefits. In 2009, the New York Supreme Court did not address whether New York law requires the recognition of same-sex "marriages" from jurisdictions outside the Empire State.
Press Releases
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October 18th, 2017ADF attorneys file suit to stop N.Y. agency from circumventing marriage laws -
October 18th, 2017N.Y. policy illegally honoring outside same-sex “marriages” contested
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October 18th, 2017ADF files appeal to protect, preserve marriage in New York
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November 19th, 2009NY high court sidesteps central issue in cases that challenged same-sex ‘marriage’ recognition
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May 7th, 2008ADF: Foreign same-sex “marriage” issue unresolved in New York