New Haven, CT -
Same-sex marriages are to begin today in Connecticut now that a judge has cleared the way.
According to the Associated Press, New Haven Superior Court Judge Jonathan Silbert ruled this morning that gay and lesbian couples can begin requesting applications for a marriage license from clerks throughout the state.
Many gay and lesbian couples are planning ceremonies today.
Today's decision followed a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling on Oct. 10 saying same-sex couples have the right to marry under Connecticut state law.
According to the Associated Press, New Haven Superior Court Judge Jonathan Silbert ruled this morning that gay and lesbian couples can begin requesting applications for a marriage license from clerks throughout the state.
Many gay and lesbian couples are planning ceremonies today.
Today's decision followed a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling on Oct. 10 saying same-sex couples have the right to marry under Connecticut state law.
