Wisconsin's attorney general said Friday he would not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against a voters' decision not to extend such privileges.
"When the people have spoken by amending our Constitution, I will abide by their command," said Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, who believes the law is unconstitutional. "When policymakers have ignored their words, I will not."