Adams v. Howerton
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
673 F.2d 1036 (1982)
Relevant factsFree
Adams, a U.S. citizen, married Sullivan, a noncitizen of the same sex, and petitioned to have Sullivan classified as an immediate relative (spouse) for immigration purposes. The INS denied the petition.
IssueFree
Whether a same-sex marriage qualifies a noncitizen as an immediate relative 'spouse' under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.