Transcript: New York Court Hears Gay Marriage Arguments

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STEVE INSKEEP
NPR Morning Edition
06-01-2006
New York Court Hears Gay Marriage Arguments

Host: STEVE INSKEEP
Time: 11:00-12:00 PM

STEVE INSKEEP, host:

New York's highest court is considering whether gays and lesbians have the right to marry. Yesterday, the justices heard arguments from advocates representing more than 40 same-sex couples. They were denied marriage licenses. If the court rules in their favor, New York could move closer to being the second state to allow same-sex marriages.

NPR's Robert Smith reports.

ROBERT SMITH reporting:

It was more than two years ago that Joanne Shane(ph) and Mary Joe Kennedy(ph) dressed for their wedding day. The two women showed up at the New York ...

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