Attorney General Koster’s statement on his decision not to appeal in Barrier v. VasterlingJefferson City, Mo. – Attorney General Chris Koster today released the following statement:“The circuit court’s judgment in Barrier v. Vasterling held that Missouri must recognize marriages lawfully entered into in other states. We will not appeal that judgment. Our national government is founded upon principles of federalism – a system that empowers Missouri to set policy for itself, but also obligates us to honor contracts entered into in other states.A consequence of this morning’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court is that gay marriage will soon be legal in as many as 30 states. At a time when Missouri is competing to attract the nation’s premier businesses and most talented employees, we should not demand that certain individuals surrender their marriage licenses in order to live and work among us.Missouri’s future will be one of inclusion, not exclusion.”###
Press Release: Attorney General Koster’s statement on his decision not to appeal in Barrier v. Vasterling
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