facts- Redhail did not get court permission for marriage as
required by wisconsin statute if one has a minor issue not in
his/her custody who he/she is obligated to pay support by court
order
Issues- Wisconsin statte did not allow a person having minor
issue(child before marriage) to get marry either in state or
outside state.However, redhail has married without any such
permission that makes his marriage unlawful. He approached
court
Holding- Statute was declared unconstitutional with a decision of
8-1 in favor of Redhail
Rationale-
a state statute that deny a fundamental right to get married must
be supported by the significant state interests and tailored to
effectuate any such interests in order to be constitutional.
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