Campaign for Southern Equality v. Miss. Dep't of Human Services

A Mississippi statute flatly prohibited "adoption by couples of the same gender," and four lesbian couples along with advocacy groups including the Campaign for Southern Equality (plaintiffs) sued Mississippi officials (defendants), seeking a preliminary injunction against the law's enforcement while pursuing due process and equal protection challenges; two couples sought to adopt a partner's biological child, while two others sought to adopt through foster care. The state raised governmental immunity and standing defenses, and the claimants moved for a preliminary injunction.