Wisconsin Governor Doyle Hires Lawyer to Defend Domestic Partner Law

A lawyer appointed by Gov. Jim Doyle to defend the state's new domestic partnership registry said Tuesday that he was confident the law giving limited spousal benefits to same-sex couples would be upheld. Doyle announced he selected attorney Lester Pines of Madison to represent the state, days after Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said he would not defend the registry. Board members of Wisconsin Family Action have filed a lawsuit asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down the law, which went into effect Aug. 3. They argue the domestic partnerships created by the law violate a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions approved by voters in 2006. Full Story from Wausau Daily Herald

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