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November 21, 2014

Marriage Equality Bans Rejected in Montana, South Carolina 
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LGBT couples in Montana and South Carolina have applied for marriage
licenses for the first time after courts rejected their states' bans on
marriage equality. The Supreme Court rejected a request to block LGBT
marriage in South Carolina on Thursday, one day after a federal judge
overturned the state ban in Montana. Two couples in Montana and South
Carolina spoke to reporters after requesting marriage licenses on
Thursday.

Carolyn Jones: "It represents equal rights, that every American is
treated the same."

Ally Logan: "Yes, that we have equal rights, that we're not less than,
that we can't be discriminated against, legally, any other fashion."

Kayla Anderson: "We want our family and friends to be able to
celebrate."

Kristin Bennett: "But we're the first couple in South Carolina, so we've
got to do it. That's awesome!"

After the new rulings, marriage equality will be legalized in 35 U.S.
states.