Protecting the Freedom to Marry in Nebraska: Our History, the Current Risk, and Steps You Can Take Now
At Koenig | Dunne, we have always believed in the dignity of marriage for all couples. In 2014, we partnered with the ACLU of Nebraska to file the landmark federal lawsuit Waters v. Ricketts on behalf of seven courageous same-sex couples to secure the legal right to marry in Nebraska. On March 2, 2015, the U.S. District Court for Nebraska struck down Nebraska’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. This victory was not just a legal milestone, it was one of the most meaningful moments in our firm’s history. The Current Risk to Marriage Equality in Nebraska The freedom to marry