A Michigan couple faced discrimination due to their sexual orientation, but because of the state’s laws, it’s legal.
They’re sharing their story on Good Morning America and with 7 Action News because of a new national campaign called Beyond I Do.
The campaign highlights states that are legally allowed to discriminate due to sexual orientation, for things like employment, housing and social services, like doctors visits or dining at a restaurant.
Jami and Krista Contreras are a couple from Oak Park, three years ago, they became new parents and brought their 6 day old newborn to a local pediatrician, but they were denied care.
“Is our doctor coming in? She said no-I’m going to be your doctor, your doctor prayed on it and decided she won’t see you all today,” said Krista.
The couple was floored, they said they had personally experienced discrimination for their sexual orientation, but they never though it would directly carry over to their newborn in this way.
Read the full story at WYXZ Detroit
