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Archive Home > 2004 > March > 13 > State AG: Same-sex marriage unlawful

State AG: Same-sex marriage unlawful

But top attorney sees law in conflict with constitution

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
March 13, 2004

SALEM - An opinion released Friday by Attorney General Hardy Myers says marriage licenses issued in Multnomah County are in violation of Oregon law - at least as currently written.

"Existing Oregon law unquestionably limits marriage to opposite-sex couples," Myers said.

However, the....

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