Louisiana is issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Two New Orleans men have already exchanged vows today.
The first same-sex couple has gotten married in a New Orleans ceremony in civil court. The Louisiana Clerks of Court Association let go of a plan to wait almost month to allow those weddings.
Michael Robinson was one of the grooms. He said he was excited that his marriage would make history.
“This is really a great day for Louisiana. I think our wedding is just a symbol of what really is happening — should be happening — all around the country.”
Some parishes in Louisiana and counties in other Southern states are still refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
