News PhotosJul 3, 2008
Wisconsin Gay Couples Could Face Jail For Marrying In California
Same-sex couples from Wisconsin who go to California to marry could find themselves facing criminal charges when they return home.
A little known Wisconsin law makes it a criminal offense to enter into a marriage outside the state if that marriage were illegal in Wisconsin.
While the law was passed decades ago to prevent underage couples from crossing state lines to marry it could be used against same-sex couples the Madison Capital Times reported Wednesday.
The penalty is a fine of up to $10,000, nine months in prison, or both.
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