Gay Marriage Issue Before The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court

[rainbow4321]

http://www.kotv.com/main/home/stories.asp?whichpage=1&id=83454

It is a case that could become Oklahoma's first legally recognized gay marriage. A lesbian couple, who exchanged vows one year ago Wednesday, is still fighting for their union to be considered valid.

A Cherokee Nation court clerk issued them a marriage application, but refused to sign the certificate after the wedding. Now the case is headed for tribal court, where it will all come down to how Cherokee law defines marriage.

The battle has brought them all to Tahlequah, where the Cherokee Nation's highest court will decide once and for all whether the tribe will recognize Kathy and Dawn's marriage. "As I said it's my firm belief that it's not gender neutral, its gender specific and I do not want the laws of the Cherokee Nation and my tribe to be made a mockery of."

If the Cherokee Supreme Court, rules their marriage is valid, based on governmental agreement, the State of Oklahoma will legally recognize it as well.

[Charlie Brown]

1. I doubt it will happen

the Cherokee are incredibly conservative.