Varnum v. Brien: Iowa "Same-Sex" Marriage Decision - Affirmed
The Iowa Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision affirming the district court&;s ruling in Varnum v. Brien, the case that challenged the Iowa statutory definition of marriage.&; The Court&;s lengthy opinion is available (PDF; 69 pages).&; Related appellate documents, briefs, and the original district court ruling are available on the Court&;s website.&; It is anticipated that the decision will be effective on April 27, 2009.