(Santa Fe, NM, October 22, 2013)—Tomorrow at 9:00 AM, the New Mexico Supreme Court will hear arguments in Griego v. Oliver, the case seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in New Mexico. Activities surrounding the court case will begin at 7:30 AM. A press conference featuring litigating attorneys and plaintiffs will immediately follow the arguments.
For press unable to come to Santa Fe, the case will be streamed live at: http://livewire.koat.com/Event/New_Mexico_Supreme_Court_hears_arguments_on_same-sex_marriage
What follows is a list of press and photo opportunities for tomorrow in chronological order:
7:30-9:00 AM: “I DO” Donuts and Coffee, a breakfast gathering for marriage equality supporters in the park in front of the Supreme Court.
9:00 AM: Viewing party at Inn of the Governors, Governors Room, directly across Alameda from the Court.
Post Argument Press Conference in front of the Court featuring:
- Moderator: Peter Simonson, Executive Director, ACLU of New Mexico
- Attorneys:
Maureen Sanders, ACLU-NM Cooperating Attorney, Sanders & Westbrook PA, Albuquerque. Will argue the case before the Court.
James Esseks, Director, National ACLU LGBTQ & AIDS Project
Shannon Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights - Plaintiffs:
Rose Griego & Kim Kiel of Santa Fe, the lead plaintiffs in Griego v. Oliver
Monica Leaming & Cecilia Taulbee of Farmington
