Anti-gay group files lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's domestic partner registry

Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. — A social conservative group has filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s domestic partner registry.
Members of Wisconsin Family Action filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Aug. 18 in Dane County circuit court arguing that the year-old registry violates the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage approved by voters in 2006.
The group tried to bring their lawsuit directly to the state Supreme Court in November but were rebuffed.
In June the state Supreme Court did uphold the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions but the ruling did not affect the registry.
Under the registry, same-sex couples who sign up receive a limited number of the same legal rights as spouses, including hospital visitation, inheritance, and medical leave rights.