“We are more than just two guys in a relationship.”
Derek Kitchen and Moudi Sbeity, the lead plaintiff couple in the federal lawsuit challenging Utah’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples, say they long to be legally married in their home state.
The couple, Derek Kitchen (left) and Moudi Sbeity (right).
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“I am proud of my relationship. I am proud to stand up for the life we have built and for our shared love and commitment to one another,” Kitchen told BuzzFeed.
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In December, a federal judge ruled the ban violates the U.S. Constitution and hundreds of couples were able to marry in the state for a brief period, but that decision has since been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
"We have dedicated ourselves to supporting and nurturing one another's dreams, and every day that goes by, we are facing life's joys and challenges together," Kitchen said.
"We both believe that relationships are about emotional and spiritual growth — and being there for one another and our families through thick and thin. We are best friends and confidants — and we long to be legal spouses.”
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