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Yesterday, the ban on marriage equality was rescinded and both opposite-sex and same-sex couples were allowed to apply for marriage licenses. Guam is the first U.S. territory to recognize the rights of all its residents to marry.
In April, Guam’s attorney general, Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson, directed the territory to begin processing same-sex marriage applications, but officials, backed by the governor, Eddie Calvo, refused. Calvo sued, and he was represented by an outside firm because the attorney general disagreed with his lawsuit.
The ban was struck down on Friday, but the judge, Frances M Tydingco-Gatewood, gave the territory a couple of days to prepare the marriage applications.
Gay couples will be able to marry five days after applying for a license, but the waiting period can be waived.
In April, Guam’s attorney general, Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson, directed the territory to begin processing same-sex marriage applications, but officials, backed by the governor, Eddie Calvo, refused. Calvo sued, and he was represented by an outside firm because the attorney general disagreed with his lawsuit.
The ban was struck down on Friday, but the judge, Frances M Tydingco-Gatewood, gave the territory a couple of days to prepare the marriage applications.
Gay couples will be able to marry five days after applying for a license, but the waiting period can be waived.
