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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NY high court sidesteps central issue in cases that challenged same-sex ‘marriage’ recognition
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NY's highest court agrees to hear same-sex 'marriage' recognition suits -
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ADF attorneys seek appeal in NY same-sex "marriage" recognition suits
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N.Y. policy illegally honoring outside same-sex "marriages" contested
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ADF files appeal to protect, preserve marriage in New York -
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ADF attorneys file suit to stop N.Y. agency from circumventing marriage laws
Case Documents
Court
Title
Date
State Supreme Court
2/10/2009
Appellate Court
1/22/2009