It challenged the State Constitution's denial of marriage rights to same-sex couples and the state statute that provided criminal penalties for leaving the state to establish a marriage that was not valid in Wisconsin. The suit named Governor Scott Walker, several state officials, and two county clerks as defendants.
It contested the state constitution's rejection of marriage rights for same-sex couples and the statute imposing criminal penalties for leaving the state to create a marriage not recognized in Wisconsin. The case named Governor Scott Walker, several state officials, and two county clerks as defendants.