The New Mexico Supreme Court heard oral arguments today regarding homosexual “marriage.” Mr. Daniel Ivey-Soto represented New Mexico’s county clerks, who are being sued by lesbian couples for not issuing homosexual “marriage” licenses. Mr. Ivey-Soto yielded the majority of his time to Ms. Maureen Sanders, who argued in favor of homosexual “marriage.” Mr. Jim Campbell of Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal organization, represented the defense.From the start, the Justices, led by Justice Charles Daniels and Justice Edward Chavez, grilled Mr. Campbell, interrupting his presentation repeatedly and questioning his various arguments.For example, Mr. Campbell asserted that the intent of New Mexico’s founders who wrote the Constitution should be critical in assessing constitutional matters. Mr. Campbell referred to the state’s prohibition against polygamy. Judge Daniels countered that polygamy should be assessed in view of modern norms and cultural changes.Remember that this is the same court that ruled against Elaine Huguenin, the Albuquerque photographer, finding her guilty of violating the civil rights of lesbians by refusing to photograph a same-sex “commitment” ceremony.
The court’s final decision has been postponed.
Note that a constitutional amendment could be passed by the legislature and put before the voters.
Please continue to pray for the Justices and the lawyers and for a godly outcome to these proceedings.
The entire session can be viewed at the following website.
God bless New Mexico.
New Mexico Prayer Connect
For more on Today’s hearing at the NM Supreme Court go here: https://fggam.org/no-time-table-for-nm-state-supreme-court-to-make-decision-on-same-sex-marriage/
