Same-Sex Marriage Update

[Nadeest]

I rather suspect that the Supreme Court will rule that states have to honor same-sex marriages performed in other states. Otherwise, they are affirming that the Legislature has authority to simply pass a bill, and negate portions of the Constitution. That, basically, is what DOMA did in its Section 3 ( I think that I am naming the correct section, but could be wrong.). Basically, DOMA attempted to negate part of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed equal protection, if I am not mistaken.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I rather suspect that the Supreme Court will rule that states have to honor same-sex marriages performed in other states. Otherwise, they are affirming that the Legislature has authority to simply pass a bill, and negate portions of the Constitution. That, basically, is what DOMA did in its Section 3 ( I think that I am naming the correct section, but could be wrong.). Basically, DOMA attempted to negate part of the 14th Amendment, which guaranteed equal protection, if I am not mistaken.

Good point Nadeest!

[MsTinkerbelly]

The UK's first same-sex Pagan wedding took place last Sunday in Scotland! The couple has been together for 12 years, and are Hedge Witches.

The Pagan Federation in Scotland has been able to legally marry hetro-sexual couples since 2005, and with new laws for same-sex marriage taking place on 1/1/15, have the right to marry all loving couples.

Wtg Scotland!

[MsTinkerbelly]

The ban on same-sex marriage was overturned by a Federal judge today in Alabama, with the decision not immediately stayed. The AG said the request for a stay will be filed ASAP.

Yayyyyyyy Alabama!

[girlin2une]

http://usat.ly/1uz48nV

[Shystonefem]

Not that I am even thinking of marriage but I am a bit nervous about the SCOTUS decision. I hope they don't rule that we are, somehow, second class citizens.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by Shystonefem

Not that I am even thinking of marriage but I am a bit nervous about the SCOTUS decision. I hope they don't rule that we are, somehow, second class citizens.

Even though there have been HUGE strides in marriage equality, i am a bit nervous myself!

So many years of being second class, too many years of mob rule...it's hard to believe we could finally get marriage equality across the country.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by girlin2une

http://usat.ly/1uz48nV

What a lovely story!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

The ban on same-sex marriage was overturned by a Federal judge today in Alabama, with the decision not immediately stayed. The AG said the request for a stay will be filed ASAP.

Yayyyyyyy Alabama!

As expected, a stay of 14 days was granted today. The stay will allow the State time to appeal the decision to the Federal appeals court.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Chile's same-sex civil unions bill passed its first hurdle today, and with two more votes to be taken appears scheduled to pass without incident.

Chile, like many countries, takes religion out of legal marriages; all couples marry civially, and then have an additional wedding in whichever church/venue they choose.

Wtg Chile!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

As expected, a stay of 14 days was granted today. The stay will allow the State time to appeal the decision to the Federal appeals court.

In a surprising move today, the Federal Judge who put the stay in place after publishing her decision to allow same-sex marriage, went on the record with the news that at the end of the 2 week period she WILL NOT extend the stay while the state appeals.

The State has the option of filing with the appeals court for a stay, and should that be denied, filing with the SCOTUS. The SCOTUS has begun to deny all requests for stays, so it should be a waste of time and tax money.

[MsTinkerbelly]

France's highest court ruled today that a french national and a Moroccan citizen could be married. Prior to this ruling, France would only marry a couple where one was not a citizen, if same-sex marriage was legal in both countries.

What a huge step for love!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

In a surprising move today, the Federal Judge who put the stay in place after publishing her decision to allow same-sex marriage, went on the record with the news that at the end of the 2 week period she WILL NOT extend the stay while the state appeals.

The State has the option of filing with the appeals court for a stay, and should that be denied, filing with the SCOTUS. The SCOTUS has begun to deny all requests for stays, so it should be a waste of time and tax money.

The Federal Appeals court refused to extend the stay, and same-sex marriages are set to begin 2/9. The AG of Alabama filed an immediate request for the SCOTUS to impose a stay on the decision, until the state can file an appeal with the SCOTUS. Based on past decisions, the SCOTUS will probably deny the motion.

Stay tuned!