Same sex couples in Michigan who sued the state over denial of health coverage by public employers are hoping for a favorable ruling from a federal judge who's heard arguments in the case. In the meantime, some of those couples say that if the law is upheld, they may have to move away to get health coverage. Amanda Goad, an attorney with the ACLU of Michigan, says that she'd like to get a quick ruling so that can be avoided:
The state rule says that some public employers can't provide health coverage to the unmarried partners of employees. Lawyers for the state say that it's non discriminatory, but gay couples point out that, under a Michigan constitutional amendment, they don't even have the option of getting married, unlike straight couples. The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of public employees such as teachers and county workers. It hopes for a ruling within the next few weeks.
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The state rule says that some public employers can't provide health coverage to the unmarried partners of employees. Lawyers for the state say that it's non discriminatory, but gay couples point out that, under a Michigan constitutional amendment, they don't even have the option of getting married, unlike straight couples. The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of public employees such as teachers and county workers. It hopes for a ruling within the next few weeks.
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