Equality Florida group celebrates judge's gay marriage ruling

Release Date

07/16/2014

Source

By Ashley Harding

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -

After a judge in the Florida Keys overturned the state's ban on gay marriage, same-sex marriage supporters in Jacksonville claimed victory Thursday night.

Members and supporters of Equality Florida shared their joy and support Thursday night in Avondale, after the Monroe County judge ruled the gay marriage ban unconstitutional.Thursday's ruling is the first in a number of lawsuits aimed at legalizing gay marriage across the state of Florida. Shortly after the judge ruled, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi filed an immediate notice of appeal to the ruling.

Click here to read more.

Equality Florida group celebrates judge's gay marriage ruling

In the News

Human Rights Campaign rates 15 Florida cities on equality laws -

A welcoming city prospers -

Report: Tampa leads Florida cities for 'pro equality' policies -

Gay rights advocates: Florida court rulings advancing cause -

Report: Tallahassee Is Tops For LGBT Equality -

Broward Schools Recognized For LGBT Anti-Bullying Policies -

Equality Florida Orlando Gala raises record-breaking $139,000 -

Florida refuses to issue ID cards to same-sex spouses of National Guard members -

Florida National Guard to give full benefits to same-sex married couples, despite state gay marriage ban -

Christie re-elected governor of New Jersey -

Gov. Chris Christie celebrates win, pledges to set example for nation -

Community town hall meeting was necessary -

Bipartisan legislators back gay-discrimination bill -

Gay rights bill moves forward as opposition silent -

Illinois lawmakers vote to allow gay marriages -

State legislators push for gay rights in the workplace -

Florida National Guard to give full benefits to same-sex married couples -

Marco Rubio Remains on the Wrong Side of Gay Equality -

Illinois Legislature OKs Same-Sex Marriage -

FACTBOX-Results creep in for U.S. mayoral races -