March 22, 2005

ACLU sues for same-sex benefit

The ACLU of Michigan field suit this week to challenge the state attorney general's opinion that Proposal 2 bans public employers from offering health insurance and other benefits to same-sex couples. Several persons are named as plaintiffs, including a Pittsfield Township resident who receives benefits from Wayne State University. The ACLU said all 21 of the couples represented in the suit rely on domestic partner benefits for health care coverage.

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