The Iowa Supreme Court today handed down a unanimous decision in Varnum v. Brien in favor of the freedom to marry, bringing marriage equality to America's heartland.
Iowa now joins Massachusetts and Connecticut in ending the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage.
Following the decision, Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal and Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy released a joint statement which celebrated the ruling:
“Thanks to today’s decision, Iowa continues to be a leader in guaranteeing all of our citizens’ equal rights…When all is said and done, we believe the only lasting question about today’s events will be why it took us so long. It is a tough question to answer because treating everyone fairly is really a matter of Iowa common sense and Iowa common decency.”
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Written by Justice Mark S. Cady with the other 6 justices concurring, holding that excluding same-sex couples from marriage violates the Iowa Constitution's equal protection guarantee.
The decision will take effect in 21 days when the decision becomes final (if rehearing is not sought and granted). No remand necessary for the decision to take effect.
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