City Council NYC on PR’s Judge’s decision on Gay Marriage

Just wanted to share Speaker Mark-Viverito's statement from last night expressing disappointment with yesterday's court decision upholding the ban on marriage equality in Puerto Rico. Thank you.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

City Hall 

New York, NY 10007

(212) 788-7116

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

October 21, 2014

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Contact: (212) 788-7116

Release #: 122-2014

Statement By Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

Re: Puerto Rico Federal Court Dismissal of Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit

"Today's court decision upholding the ban on marriage equality in Puerto Rico is tremendously disappointing, mean spirited and an injustice for everyone who believes all people must be treated equally. As a Puerto Rican, I know we are sensible, humane, inclusive and respectful people. We love our LGBT brothers and sisters and we stand with them in the struggle for equality and justice. 

No one should be denied the right to marry who they love because of who they are, or where they live. The road to equality is never easy, but as we have seen in New York and in states across the nation, it is a battle we must continue to fight and a battle we will ultimately win. This ruling will only further our resolve to stand up and fight for marriage equality in Puerto Rico and everywhere else where people are denied the right to marry who they love.”

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