• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy

Towleroad Gay News

Gay Blog Towleroad: More than gay news | gay men

  • Body
  • Daily Resist
  • POLITICS
  • Travel
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Film
  • TV
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Men
  • Marriage Equality
  • Space
  • Trans Rights
  • Books
  • Science
  • Gay Iconography
  • TowleREAD

Gay Couple, ACLU File Suit Challenging Alabama’s Gay Marriage Ban

June 10, 2014 by Andy Towle

Aaron-brush
April and Ginger Aaron-Brush

The ACLU and the ACLU of Alabama filed a lawsuit today in the U.S. District Court in Birmingham on behalf of  April and Ginger Aaron-Brush who were wed in Massachusetts but want their marriage recognized in their home state.

Said April Aaron-Brush in a press release: “The word marriage, in itself, brings validity and respect to any committed relationship. One's marriage status shouldn't change simply by crossing state lines. Gay couples seek to be married for the very same reasons that opposite-sex couples choose to be married– love, honor and commitment.”

Said Susan Watson of the ACLU of Alabama: “All loving and committed couples deserve the dignity and protections that come with marriage, no matter where they live,” “It’s time for marriage equality to come to Alabama.”

Here is the ACLU's page on the case.

The ACLU is currently litigating for marriage equality in 13 states.

There is another case challenging Alabama's ban on gay marriage which was filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center in February which seeks to overturn the ban and seeks recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.

There are also two others, filed in May 2014 and March 2013.

Filed Under: Alabama, News Tagged With: Alabama, gay marriage, Gay Marriage, News

Recent Posts

  • GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Lied About Training for Paralympics

    GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Lied About Training for Paralympics

    3 hours ago
  • Senate to Get Article of Impeachment from House on Monday

    Senate to Get Article of Impeachment from House on Monday

    3 hours ago
  • Newt Gingrich Tells Sean Hannity That Democrats Want to ‘Exterminate’ Republicans: WATCH

    Newt Gingrich Tells Sean Hannity That Democrats Want to ‘Exterminate’ Republicans: WATCH

    4 hours ago
  • ‘Years & Years’ Covers Pet Shop Boys’ ‘It’s a Sin’ — LISTEN

    ‘Years & Years’ Covers Pet Shop Boys’ ‘It’s a Sin’ — LISTEN

    5 hours ago
Previous Post: « Man Arrested in Philadelphia Grindr Rape and Robbery Case
Next Post: Gay Man Beaten at Detroit’s Gay Pride Festival Over the Weekend: VIDEO »

Primary Sidebar

  • GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Lied About Training for Paralympics

  • Senate to Get Article of Impeachment from House on Monday

  • Newt Gingrich Tells Sean Hannity That Democrats Want to ‘Exterminate’ Republicans: WATCH

Recent Posts

  • GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Lied About Training for Paralympics

    GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn Lied About Training for Paralympics

    3 hours ago
  • Senate to Get Article of Impeachment from House on Monday

    Senate to Get Article of Impeachment from House on Monday

    3 hours ago
  • Newt Gingrich Tells Sean Hannity That Democrats Want to ‘Exterminate’ Republicans: WATCH

    Newt Gingrich Tells Sean Hannity That Democrats Want to ‘Exterminate’ Republicans: WATCH

    4 hours ago
  • ‘Years & Years’ Covers Pet Shop Boys’ ‘It’s a Sin’ — LISTEN

    ‘Years & Years’ Covers Pet Shop Boys’ ‘It’s a Sin’ — LISTEN

    5 hours ago
  • Schumer Urged to Deny Committee Seats to Hawley, Cruz, and Other Republicans Who ‘Incited Deadly Insurrection’

    Schumer Urged to Deny Committee Seats to Hawley, Cruz, and Other Republicans Who ‘Incited Deadly Insurrection’

    6 hours ago
  • ‘QAnon Shaman’ and Capitol Insurrectionist Jacob Chansley Regrets Being ‘Duped’ by Trump: WATCH

    ‘QAnon Shaman’ and Capitol Insurrectionist Jacob Chansley Regrets Being ‘Duped’ by Trump: WATCH

    6 hours ago
  • Alice Hoagland, Mother of Gay 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham and LGBTQ Ally, Has Died

    Alice Hoagland, Mother of Gay 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham and LGBTQ Ally, Has Died

    6 hours ago
  • Chances for Trump Senate Impeachment Conviction Fading: REPORT

    Chances for Trump Senate Impeachment Conviction Fading: REPORT

    7 hours ago
  • Thousands of National Guard Troops Banished to Cold Capitol Parking Garage Returned to Congressional Buildings Following Outcry

    Thousands of National Guard Troops Banished to Cold Capitol Parking Garage Returned to Congressional Buildings Following Outcry

    7 hours ago
  • GOP Rep. Andy Harris Stopped from Bringing Gun on to House Floor

    GOP Rep. Andy Harris Stopped from Bringing Gun on to House Floor

    7 hours ago

Most Commented

  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Towleroad
  • Towleroad on Social Media
  • Privacy Policy

Footer

Copyright © 2021 · Log in