Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in Missouri
Last Update: December 24, 2014
What's at Stake
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Missouri filed a petition in Jackson County, MO on behalf of two couples, Angela Curtis and Shannon McGinty, and Kyle Lawson and Evan Dahlgren, who wished to marry, but were denied marriage licenses because of Missouri's amendment limiting marriage to opposite sex couples. Both couples tried to get marriage licenses in Jackson County.
Summary
The petition states that Missouri's ban on marriages between individuals of the same sex is discriminatory and deprives the plaintiffs and their families of the dignity and status that only marriage can confer.
On November 7, 2014 a U.S. District Court Judge ruled that same-sex couples can obtain marriage licenses. This judgment strikes down Missouri's 2004 constitutional amendment that excluded gay men and lesbians from marriage. The decision was stayed pending appeals.
Status: On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that state bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. Same-sex couples now have the freedom to marry in all 50 states. VICTORY!
Legal Documents
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12/24/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Vacate Stay
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Vacate Stay
Date Filed: 12/24/2014
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12/10/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion to Vacate Stay or, in the Alternative, Expedite Appeal
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion to Vacate Stay or, in the Alternative, Expedite Appeal
Date Filed: 12/10/2014
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12/05/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - State of Missouri's Notice of Appeal
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - State of Missouri's Notice of Appeal
Date Filed: 12/05/2014
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11/07/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Opinion and Order
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Opinion and Order
Date Filed: 11/07/2014
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10/22/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Reply to Missouri's Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Reply to Missouri's Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment
Date Filed: 10/22/2014
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10/21/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Date Filed: 10/21/2014
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10/16/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Petition
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Petition
Date Filed: 10/16/2014
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09/19/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Reply Suggestions in Support of Judgment on the Pleadings
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Reply Suggestions in Support of Judgment on the Pleadings
Date Filed: 09/19/2014
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09/17/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Amicus Curiae MO Family Policy Council's Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Amicus Curiae MO Family Policy Council's Suggestions in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Date Filed: 09/17/2014
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09/15/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion for a Permanent Injunction
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion for a Permanent Injunction
Date Filed: 09/15/2014
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09/15/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Support of Motion for Permanent Injunction
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Support of Motion for Permanent Injunction
Date Filed: 09/15/2014
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09/09/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Date Filed: 09/09/2014
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09/05/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Opposition to Missouri's Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Suggestions in Opposition to Missouri's Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
Date Filed: 09/05/2014
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09/05/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment
Date Filed: 09/05/2014
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08/05/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - State of Missouri's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - State of Missouri's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Date Filed: 08/05/2014
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08/05/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Suggestions in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Missouri's Suggestions in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Date Filed: 08/05/2014
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07/22/2014
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Defendant Kelly's Answer, Defenses, and Affirmative Defenses
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Jackson County Department of Recorder of Deeds - Defendant Kelly's Answer, Defenses, and Affirmative Defenses
Date Filed: 07/22/2014
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03/23/2015
Lawson v. Kelly - Plaintiffs-Appellees' Brief
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Kelly - Plaintiffs-Appellees' Brief
Date Filed: 03/23/2015
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02/18/2015
Lawson v. Kelly - Appellant Missouri's Brief
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Kelly - Appellant Missouri's Brief
Date Filed: 02/18/2015
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01/22/2015
Lawson v. Kelly - Order Denying Motion to Vacate Stay and Granting Motion to Expedite Appeal
Lawson v. Kelly - Freedom to Marry in MissouriLegal Documents
Lawson v. Kelly - Order Denying Motion to Vacate Stay and Granting Motion to Expedite Appeal
Date Filed: 01/22/2015
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