The governor signed the bill into law yesterday It gives partners in civil union the same rights and benefits that spouses in a marriage enjoy.

该州州长于昨天将此议案签署法律。这给予了婚姻中双方配偶都享有同等的权利和利益。

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The American Civil Liberties Union said the bill includes "Patriot Act-like provisions" inserted at the request of House members after immigration provisions that contributed to the delay in the House were removed.

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The American Civil Liberties Union also opposed the bill.

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Already, the American Civil Liberties Union has expressed support for the bill, as have privacy advocates around the country.

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