A challenge to Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage is coming to an end in federal court. Arguments have ended and we are waiting for a ruling from U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman within the next two weeks.
The case involves a lesbian couple from Oakland County and their adopted children. The women want legal joint custody of each other's children for purposes of inheritance, benefits and guardianship, should one of them die.
But state law does not allow gay marriage. Michigan passed a constitutional amendment in 2004 banning same-sex marriage.
Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown wants to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and she joined us today.
Listen to the full interview above.
