| Where was Gary King defending the law before the New Mexico Supreme Court redefined marriage? Where was his defense of the law when the Doña Ana County Clerk began ignoring state law and giving out same-sex marriage licenses?AG King says, “Marriage equality is the law of the land in New Mexico. I strongly believe that when two people, including those outside our state borders and regardless of their gender, want all the rights and responsibilities of married couples, the law is clear that they are entitled to equal protection. Nearly 1,400 marriages of same-sex couples were legally performed in Utah during December and January after those couples received marriage licenses from Utah authorities. It is my position that these marriages are and should be recognized as valid under New Mexico law.”
On January 4, 2011, Attorney General King issued an Opinion that stated:”…after review of the law in this area, it is our opinion that a same sex marriage that is valid under the laws of the country or state where it was consummated would likewise be found valid in New Mexico.”
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Yesterday New Mexico Attorney General Gary King sent the above press release reminding citizens of his Opinion from a few years ago, saying that same sex marriages in other states would be recognized under New Mexico law.
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