On April 3, 2009, Iowa became the third U.S. state to legalize gay marriage. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of same-sex couple unions.
In the case that decided Iowa gay marriage, Varnum v. Brien, the court ruled that "state laws prohibiting marriage on the basis of the partners' gender are unconstitutional."
History
August 31, 2007: By ruling that same-sex couples can marry, the Iowa District Court of Polk County has recognize the true nature of its constitution: Equal protection and treatment under the law. The ruling also struck down the state law defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The ruling then advanced to the Iowa Supreme Court.
In the case that decided Iowa gay marriage, Varnum v. Brien, the court ruled that "state laws prohibiting marriage on the basis of the partners' gender are unconstitutional."
History
August 31, 2007: By ruling that same-sex couples can marry, the Iowa District Court of Polk County has recognize the true nature of its constitution: Equal protection and treatment under the law. The ruling also struck down the state law defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The ruling then advanced to the Iowa Supreme Court.
