|
SF to continue issuing marriage licenses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
URGENT
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Contact: Mayor’s Press Office
415-554-6131
SAN FRANCSICO TO CONTINUE ISSUING MARRIAGE LICENSES
Following consultation with San Francisco’s City Attorney Dennis Herrera, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today that the city would continue issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. The decision came after two courts declined to stop the city’s actions.
“The issue here is simple: the state’s Constitution does not permit discrimination at all, anywhere. We are in full compliance with our state’s equal protection clause prohibiting discrimination in any form. While some may believe that separate and unequal institutions are acceptable, we will oppose intolerance and discrimination every step of the way. San Francisco is a city of tolerance and mutual respect and we will accept nothing less than full civil rights for all our residents,” said Newsom.
# # # |
sfgov | citizen | business | government | visitor | online services | search
