Rep. Bonamici Applauds Decision that Overturns Oregon’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in response to a U.S. District Judge’s ruling that overturns Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage.

“The decision today is a major victory for same-sex couples in Oregon, who will no longer face discrimination when they want to marry the person they love. This ruling is consistent with decisions in more than a dozen states that have held that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

I applaud the Court’s decision and its provisions that permit the immediate issuance of marriage licenses. Today’s ruling allows same-sex couples to wed, and it will also assure that they and their families receive the same health care and employment benefits that all married couples enjoy. This is a good day for equality and a good day for Oregon.”

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