Gay Couple Brought to Tears as Japanese Court Rules Marriage Equality Ban Unconstitutional

LGBTQ NATION: One of the same-sex partners uncontrollably cried as the judge read the ruling.

The Fukuoka High Court of Japan has become the third of Japan’s eight high courts to rule that the government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. However, the court upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed three same-sex couples who had sought 1 million yen ($6,540) each for being denied their constitutional rights to gender and legal equality, individual dignity, and the pursuit of happiness. » | Daniel Villarreal | Friday, December 13, 2024