Same-Sex Couples Apply for Passport in Married Names
Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity
Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m.
Background: As a result of GLAD’s anti-DOMA lawsuit, the State Department has changed its passport policy to allow married same-sex couples to get passports in their new married names. Like hundreds of others, plaintiff Keith Toney was denied a passport in his correct name. He and others will apply for their new passports on Monday.
Who: GLAD Attorney Mary Bonauto, DOMA plaintiffs Al and Keith Toney and other married same-sex couples
What: Press conference/photo opportunity to talk about change in State Department policy on passports for married same-sex couples
Where: in front of the Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building
10 Causeway Street, Boston MA
When: Monday, June 22, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Contact: Carisa Cunningham, GLAD
(617) 426-1350
Cell: (617) 447-6500
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Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders is New England's leading legal organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status, and gender identity and expression.