Same-Sex Marriage Update

Rockinonahigh · 09-04-2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

After 20 consecutive decisions in Federal Court for marriage equality, the judge in the case for Louisiana decided today to uphold the marriage ban placed into effect by the voters of the state.

Pro-equality supporters have vowed to appeal.

I hate to post bad news!

This dose not surprise at all,at a rally hear last year Gov Jindal said Louisiana would would never allow this to pass as it would be the last state to do so.

MsTinkerbelly · 09-04-2014, 04:40 PM

Both marriage equality bans were struck down as unconstitutional today by the 7th Circuit Court of (federal) Appeals.

The Attorney Generals of both states will be asking for stays immediately, and have vowed to appeal to the US Supreme Court.

Good news for Wisconsin and Indiana!

MsTinkerbelly · 09-05-2014, 05:05 PM

Thirty-two (32) states petitioned the US Supreme Court for a judgement regarding marriage equality today; what a historic day!

*Anya* · 09-05-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Thirty-two (32) states petitioned the US Supreme Court for a judgement regarding marriage equality today; what a historic day!

Thank you for always keeping us up to date. I really appreciate it.

It is historic, truly.

MsTinkerbelly · 09-05-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

This dose not surprise at all,at a rally hear last year Gov Jindal said Louisiana would would never allow this to pass as it would be the last state to do so.

The 5th Curcuit Court of appeals will hear the appeal of the lower courts decision regarding Louisiana's defeat, as well as the appeal filed by the state of Texas which had it's ban overturned.

Whether or not the bans are overturned, these cases will wind up with the SCOTUS very soon for a final decision.

MsTinkerbelly · 09-11-2014, 12:26 AM

It's official!

The SCOTUS decided today to add same-sex marriage to their agenda for their first closed door session on September 29th of 2014.

They may not actually hear cases until January, but if so a decision could still be reached by June of 2015.

MsTinkerbelly · 09-22-2014, 05:24 PM

A state judge ruled today that the ban on same-sex marriage violated the 14th amendment of the US Constitution!!

The decision will be filed tomorrow, and the Attorney General has vowed to appeal.

See Rockin' all good things come in time!

MsTinkerbelly · 10-02-2014, 09:36 AM

The SCOTUS listed cases they will hear first, and marriage equality was not amoung them.

They will pass on hearing hundreds of cases early next week, although marriage equality is not expected to be one of those passed on. The Court will again meet 10/10, with cases to be heard announced on 10/14.

If a case is passed on, whatever decision came in the appeals court will stand, as with the challange to standing on prop 8 in California.

I'll keep posting anything i hear for anyone interested.

Tommi · 10-02-2014, 02:31 PM

Yes Please. Thank You

iamkeri1 · 10-06-2014, 09:22 AM

Reuters
By Lawrence Hurley

© REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files A woman walks to the Supreme Court in Washington in this June 19, 2014 file photo.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide once and for all whether states can ban gay marriage, a surprise move that will allow gay men and women to marry in five states where same-sex weddings were previously forbidden.
By rejecting appeals in cases involving Virginia, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin and Indiana, the court left intact lower-court rulings that had struck down the bans in those states. But the high court's action means there will be no imminent national ruling on the issue, with litigation in states where gay marriage is still banned likely to continue.
"Any time same-sex couples are extended marriage equality is something to celebrate, and today is a joyous day for thousands of couples across America who will immediately feel the impact of today’s Supreme Court action," Chad Griffin, president of the gay rights group Human Rights Campaign, said in a statement.
Other states under the jurisdiction of appeals courts that have struck down the bans will also be affected by the Supreme Court's decision, meaning the number of states with gay marriage is likely to quickly jump from 19 to 30. The other states would be North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina, Wyoming, Kansas and Colorado.
The court could still take a future case, but its move on Monday is likely to send a strong signal to lower court judges that rulings striking down marriage bans are consistent with the U.S. Constitution.
Gay couples in the affected states may seek to get married immediately, with the chance of chaotic scenes in some parts of the country, because the high court's action means that the appeals court's rulings are no longer on hold.
The high court’s decision not to hear the cases was unexpected because most legal experts believed it would want to weigh in on a question of national importance that focuses on whether the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment under the law means gay marriage bans were unlawful.
MESSAGE SENT
The issue could still return to the court, but the message sent by the court in declining to hear the matter would be a boost to gay marriage advocates involved in similar litigation in states that still have bans on the books.
Just over a year ago, the justices ruled 5-4 in June 2013 to strike down a key part of a federal law that had restricted the definition of marriage to heterosexual couples for the purpose of federal government benefits.
That decision in the case U.S. v. Windsor led to a series of court rulings favoring gay marriage in numerous states. In a separate case decided on the same day, the justices sidestepped the broader question of whether state bans violated the U.S. Constitution but allowed gay marriage to move forward in California.
The momentum within America's courts in favor of gay marriage reflects a sea-change in public opinion in the past decade, with polls showing a steady increase in support. Politicians, mostly Democrats but also some notable Republicans, have increasingly voiced their support for ending bans.
It was only as recently as 2004 that Massachusetts became the first state to allow gay marriage following a state court ruling the previous year.
In 17 other states, judges have issued rulings in favor of gay marriage - most of which struck down bans - although the prohibitions have remained intact while litigation continues.
State officials defending their bans counter that the Constitution does not dictate how states should define marriage and that there is no deeply rooted legal tradition that supports a right to gay marriage.
(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Will Dunham)

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	The SCOTUS listed cases they will hear first, and marriage equality was not amoung them. They will pass on hearing hundreds of cases early next week, although marriage equality is not expected to be one of those passed on. The Court will again meet 10/10, with cases to be heard announced on 10/14. If a case is passed on, whatever decision came in the appeals court will stand, as with the challange to standing on prop 8 in California. I'll keep posting anything i hear for anyone interested.

10-06-2014, 09:22 AM	#10
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 302 Thanked 2,152 Times in 659 Posts Rep Power: 16642920	Reuters By Lawrence Hurley © REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/Files A woman walks to the Supreme Court in Washington in this June 19, 2014 file photo. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide once and for all whether states can ban gay marriage, a surprise move that will allow gay men and women to marry in five states where same-sex weddings were previously forbidden. By rejecting appeals in cases involving Virginia, Oklahoma, Utah, Wisconsin and Indiana, the court left intact lower-court rulings that had struck down the bans in those states. But the high court's action means there will be no imminent national ruling on the issue, with litigation in states where gay marriage is still banned likely to continue. "Any time same-sex couples are extended marriage equality is something to celebrate, and today is a joyous day for thousands of couples across America who will immediately feel the impact of today’s Supreme Court action," Chad Griffin, president of the gay rights group Human Rights Campaign, said in a statement. Other states under the jurisdiction of appeals courts that have struck down the bans will also be affected by the Supreme Court's decision, meaning the number of states with gay marriage is likely to quickly jump from 19 to 30. The other states would be North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina, Wyoming, Kansas and Colorado. The court could still take a future case, but its move on Monday is likely to send a strong signal to lower court judges that rulings striking down marriage bans are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Gay couples in the affected states may seek to get married immediately, with the chance of chaotic scenes in some parts of the country, because the high court's action means that the appeals court's rulings are no longer on hold. The high court’s decision not to hear the cases was unexpected because most legal experts believed it would want to weigh in on a question of national importance that focuses on whether the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment under the law means gay marriage bans were unlawful. MESSAGE SENT The issue could still return to the court, but the message sent by the court in declining to hear the matter would be a boost to gay marriage advocates involved in similar litigation in states that still have bans on the books. Just over a year ago, the justices ruled 5-4 in June 2013 to strike down a key part of a federal law that had restricted the definition of marriage to heterosexual couples for the purpose of federal government benefits. That decision in the case U.S. v. Windsor led to a series of court rulings favoring gay marriage in numerous states. In a separate case decided on the same day, the justices sidestepped the broader question of whether state bans violated the U.S. Constitution but allowed gay marriage to move forward in California. The momentum within America's courts in favor of gay marriage reflects a sea-change in public opinion in the past decade, with polls showing a steady increase in support. Politicians, mostly Democrats but also some notable Republicans, have increasingly voiced their support for ending bans. It was only as recently as 2004 that Massachusetts became the first state to allow gay marriage following a state court ruling the previous year. In 17 other states, judges have issued rulings in favor of gay marriage - most of which struck down bans - although the prohibitions have remained intact while litigation continues. State officials defending their bans counter that the Constitution does not dictate how states should define marriage and that there is no deeply rooted legal tradition that supports a right to gay marriage. (Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Will Dunham)