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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York, a statewide bar association formed to facilitate and improve the administration of justice for the LGBT community, explain that same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry, which the State cannot interfere with absent compelling reasons ラ and none exists here.
Prominent bar groups in New York, including the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, explain the many ways in which same-sex couples and their children are harmed when they are denied the protections of marriage.
The New York State and New York City Chapters of the National Association of Social Workers and other child welfare and community organizations detail the various ways in which children are harmed when same-sex couples are prevented from marrying. Amici discuss the tangible and material benefits and protections to children who are part of a married family and highlights how marriage for same-sex couples benefit children in those families. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP is counsel for amici.