New York's Governor facing lawsuit for recognizing gay marriages

The Alliance Defense Fund, a 'Christian' legal group based in Arizona, and several Republican New York Senators sued New York Governor David Patersonto today to halt the recognition of gay marriages legally performed in other states.

The lawsuit was filed in the Bronx, a borough of the City of New York.

Gay marriage is unconstitutional in the State of New York. Governor Paterson however issued an executive order on May 14th stating the state and its subdivisions must recognize same-sex marriages performed in Massachusetts, Canada and other places where they are legal.

The National Organization for Marriage plans to start running radio ads in New York City, Albany, and Rochester beginning tomorrow, condemning Governor Paterson's executive order.

The Alliance Defense Fund is well known for filing lawsuits to stop gay marriages and anything that damages "traditional family values."

No comments on the lawsuit have been issued by Marriage Equality New York or Empire State Pride Agenda.