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Rep. Schneider Applauds Marriage Equality in Illinois

Press Release

Date: June 1, 2014
Issues: Religion Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Rep. Schneider released the following statement marking the first day that the Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality Act (SB10) takes full effect and ensures marriage equality across Illinois.

"I'm proud that today, at last, all loving couples in Illinois can share in the joys and responsibilities of marriage. This was a hard-fought and landmark victory for the cause of equality. I'll continue fighting until all loving couples, not just in Illinois but across the country, can marry and make a life together. No matter who you are, you deserve the right to make a public, loving commitment called "marriage'."

A vocal and active supporter of LGBT equality, Schneider helped introduce the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), the Student Non-Discrimination Act and the Respect for Marriage Act--all of which aim to include LGBT Americans under the umbrella of protections enjoyed by the vast majority of the public.


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