{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/new-mexico-lawmakers-applaud-new-mexico-supreme-court-decision-on-marriage-equality", "New Mexico Lawmakers Applaud New Mexico Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality", "2013-12-19", "2013", "2013-12", "Democrat", "House", "NM", "Martin Heinrich", "H001046", "www.heinrich.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "New Mexico Lawmakers Applaud New Mexico Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThursday, December 19, 2013\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today,\u00a0U.S. Senators Tom Udall\u00a0and\u00a0Martin Heinrich\u00a0and\u00a0U.S. Reps. Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n\u00a0and\u00a0Michelle Lujan Grisham\u00a0applauded a decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court that affirms marriage equality in the State of New Mexico.\r\n\u201cWe hold that the State of New Mexico is constitutionally required to allow same-gender couples to marry and must extend to them the rights, protections, and responsibilities that derive from civil marriage under New Mexico law,\u201d wrote Justice Edward Ch\u00e1vez in a unanimous 5 to 0 decision.\u00a0 The Court found that prohibiting individuals from marrying solely because of sexual orientation is a violation of the Equal Protection Clause in the New Mexico Constitution.\u00a0\r\n\"Today's court ruling is a resounding victory for New Mexicans in all four corners who love one another and deserve to be treated equally under the law \u2013 just as our Constitution intended,\"\u00a0said Udall. \"Our country has come a long way in advancing marriage equality for all, and I am proud New Mexico is joining in that forward progress. I'm also glad the court has finally provided the legal clarity for the countless New Mexicans who have been in limbo for too long, and I\u00a0congratulate all our families in New Mexico who will finally be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.\"\r\n\u201cToday is a proud day for New Mexico and a significant step forward to creating a fairer, more just society. I am thrilled that the New Mexico Supreme Court found that our constitution requires marriage equality for all our citizens,\u201d\u00a0said Heinrich. \u201cThis ruling stands to strengthen New Mexico families and affirms that loving same sex couples who accept the responsibility of marriage are respected and recognized in our state. We must continue our march toward full equality for all Americans.\u201d\u00a0\r\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court ensures that every couple can make the personal choice of marriage,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Luj\u00e1n. \u00a0\u201cMarriage equality is a matter of civil rights and treating all people who are in loving and committed relationships fairly.\u00a0 Gay and lesbian couples make the same contributions and sacrifices that we all do, including paying taxes, owning business and caring for their families. Now everyone will be treated equally under the law.\u201d\r\n\u201cThis is an incredible victory for New Mexico, where we believe that all families matter and that everyone deserves the same basic rights and responsibilities that only marriage provides,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Lujan Grisham. \u201cThis ruling confirms what we already know and believe \u2013 that in New Mexico, freedom means freedom for everyone. I\u2019m thrilled that all New Mexicans now have the opportunity to marry the person they love, and I\u2019m proud that our state is on the right side of history.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/press-releases/new-mexico-lawmakers-applaud-new-mexico-supreme-court-decision-on-marriage-equality"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9675368200987577, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}