Foes of Ohio Issue 1 May Sue; Say It Violates U.S. Constitution ; Marriage Amendment Would Deny Equal Protection, Group Says

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COLUMBUS -- Opponents of a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage said they may consider a federal lawsuit to block the newly adopted amendment in Ohio.

Alan Melamed, campaign manager of Ohioans Protecting the Constitution, said a federal lawsuit could be lodged, arguing that the amendment violates the U.S. Constitution by denying equal protections and interfering with the right of parties to enter contracts.

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Foes of Ohio Issue 1 May Sue; Say It Violates U.S. Constitution ; Marriage Amendment Would Deny Equal Protection, Group Says

Ohio voters on Tuesday approved the 55-word, two-sentence amendment 3.2 million votes to 1.99 mil...

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