Wed. June 30, 2010
Madison, WI -
In a 7-0 ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court this morning has upheld the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions.
In 2006, voters approved a constitutional amendment that banned gay marriage and civil unions. The amendment was being challenged by a University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh professor, William McConkey, who claims voters were asked to vote on what amounted to two questions, which violates the constitution.
In 2008, a Dane County judge ruled the question was valid.
Had the State Supreme Court ruled against the amendment that still would not have legalized gay marriage in Wisconsin because state law already defines marriage as a union between only one man and one woman.
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