GROWING NUMBER OF GAY COUPLES SUE FLORIDA: From 365Gay.com

A lawsuit challenging Florida's ban on same-sex marriage has grown to include 175 gay couples. The suit was officially filed today in Fort Lauderdale court.

As reported first by 365Gay.com on Monday, the suit was announced by attorney Ellis Rubin on behalf of a Fort Lauderdale couple who were denied a marriage license Since then the number has grown steadily and today, when Rubin filed the suit many of the couples accompanied him to Broward County Court.

Florida's Defense of Marriage Act not only forbids gay marriage but also prevents the state from recognizing civil unions.

A spokesperson for Gov. Jeb Bush said he doubted the validity of the suit, suggesting it was little more than a publicity stunt. "The governor believes marriage should be between a man and a woman," spokesperson Jacob DiPietre said. "We've had a law on the books in Florida since 1977 banning gay marriage and the governor took an oath of office to uphold the laws of the state."

Several Florida cities and counties, including Broward, recognize certain aspects of domestic partnerships. The partners of civil servants in Broward are eligible for health insurance.

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