Federal Judge Rules Louisiana’s Ban On Same Sex Marriage Is Constitutional

A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriage is constitutional. In his ruling, Judge Martin Feldman said states have the right to define marriage.

But John Dennison, chairman of Forum for Equality Foundation, says numerous judges around the country have ruled the other way on this issue.  "We believe that the opinion ignores plain logic and reasoning of every single court to consider this issue over the last year," said Dennison. "Both at the district level and at the appeals court level."

Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills applauds the ruling.  "The judge got it correct," said Mills. "Louisiana has a legitimate interest in a rational basis standard of view for addressing the meaning of marriage."

{Louisiana Radio Network}