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Same sex couples seek rights beyond Massachusetts
Brian Rice and Jason Kelliher, early Massachusetts marriage adopters, moved to Connecticut seeking benefits but CT did not recognize their marriage. They warn that moving to other states risks losing protections, as many states push bans or limit domestic partnerships. They highlight legal fights in Michigan Ohio Nebraska New Jersey and ongoing cases signaling mixed progress for gay rights nationwide.
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Brian Rice
Jason Kelliher
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rice
Keller
Kelliher
Michigan
Ohio
David Bucker
Lambda Legal
Boston
Stamford
Conn
New England
Mike Cox
Nebraska
American Civil Liberties Union
Tamara Lane
Camilla Taylor
New Jersey
Ocean County
Laurel Hester
Ing
Betty Jordan
Steven Goldstein
Garden State Equality
Hester
Alaska
State Supreme Court