DC Court of Appeals: OK to lock out voters on marriageALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
DC Court of Appeals: OK to lock out voters on marriage
ADF, Stand4 Marriage DC seriously considering appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Alliance Defense Fund and Stand4MarriageDC attorneys are considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in a narrow 5–4 ruling, upheld the decision of the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics to block residents from voting on the legal definition of marriage, despite a requirement by the D.C. Charter that they be allowed to do so. The charter, which serves as a constitution for the district, guarantees citizens the right to initiate and vote on any legislation except for “laws appropriating funds.” ADF and Stand4MarriageDC attorneys represent Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr.; Del. Walter E. Fauntroy; and other registered voters. A Jan. 28 Washington Post poll showed that 59 percent of adult D.C. residents believe voters should be allowed to vote “yes” or “no” on the definition of marriage in the district. Case Name: Jackson #2 v. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/3659 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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