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Marriage Equality Bans Rejected in Montana, South Carolina

HeadlineNov 21, 2014

LGBT couples in Montana and South Carolina have applied for marriage licenses for the first time after courts rejected their states’ bans on marriage equality. The Supreme Court rejected a request to block LGBT marriage in South Carolina on Thursday, one day after a federal judge overturned the state ban in Montana. Two couples in Montana and South Carolina spoke to reporters after requesting marriage licenses on Thursday.

Carolyn Jones: “It represents equal rights, that every American is treated the same.”

Ally Logan: “Yes, that we have equal rights, that we’re not less than, that we can’t be discriminated against, legally, any other fashion.”

Kayla Anderson: “We want our family and friends to be able to celebrate.”

Kristin Bennett: “But we’re the first couple in South Carolina, so we’ve got to do it. That’s awesome!”

After the new rulings, marriage equality will be legalized in 35 U.S. states.

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