Same-Sex Marriage Update

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

The SCOTUS has distributed the appeal of the Louisiana decision, upholding the state marriage ban, for a review at thier conference on 1/9. As of now, it is the only case out of all Marriage equality cases pending that will be reviewed.

A review does not mean the case will be heard...the SCOTUS can decide to not take up the issue, at which time Louisiana's ban will stand. I personally think this case was choosen to put an end to all of the bans currently in place, but it could be wishful thinking.

If the court is going to review any of the other cases currently pending, they will advise by the close of business on 12/23.

The SCOTUS has distrbuted 4 other cases for review at the 1/9 conference, all from the 6th district where the Federal appeals court upheld the voter approved marriage bans.

At the review they will vote on whether or not to take up these cases before the June 2015 end of term. If they vote to hear the cases, they will do so by April, and then post the decisions by close of term.

With the confusion going on in several states, I hope they will do the right thing and speak up
on this issue.