American Foundation for Equal Rights

American Foundation for Equal Rights
Type Non-governmental organization
Location Los Angeles, California
Key people
Area served United States
Focus Perry v. Schwarzenegger, Proposition 8
Revenue $3,416,568 (2009)
Website www.afer.org

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) is a nonprofit organization created to support the plaintiffs in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, a federal lawsuit to overturn Proposition 8 in California.[1] AFER retained former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson and David Boies (who worked on opposite sides in Bush v. Gore) to file the suit.[2]

AFER was founded by political consultant Chad Griffin.[3] AFER board members include Rob Reiner and Bruce Cohen.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b Jensen, Kristin (2009-07-02). "Olson Joins Boies at Court So Gays May Marry as Right". Bloomberg L.P.. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alsA242TePek. Retrieved 2009-07-03. 
  2. ^ Gabriel, Monica (2009-06-24). "Former Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson Files Suit Claiming Same-Sex Marriage is Constitutional Right". CBS News. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6485564.html. Retrieved 2009-07-03. 
  3. ^ Page, Clarence (2009-06-17). "Bush-vs.-Gore opponents team up on gay marriage law". Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6485564.html. Retrieved 2009-07-03. 

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