Washington D.C., Dec 19, 2009 / 04:57 am
Mayor Adrian Fenty of Washington, D.C., has signed a measure recognizing same-sex “marriage” in the District. The law has been criticized for redefining marriage and also for its lack of strong religious freedom protections for those who do not approve of such unions.
Fenty signed the measure at the Unitarian Universalist All Souls Church in the northwest part of the District.
In his remarks at the signing, provided to CNA in an e-mail from the mayor’s office, Fenty said:
“Marriage inequality is a civil rights, political, social, moral, and religious issue in this country and many nations. And as I sign this act into law, the District from this day forward will set the tone for other jurisdictions to follow in creating an open and inclusive city.”