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Title: Supreme Court Puts Gay Marriage On Hold In Utah
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 06, 2014, 05:21:39 PM
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 06, 2014, 05:21:39 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/06/utah-gay-marriage_n_4548931.html?&ir=Gay%20Voices&utm_hp_ref=gay-voices
Author: Mark Sherman Source: Huffington Post
The Supreme Court on Monday put same-sex marriages on hold in Utah, at least while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue. The court issued a brief order blocking any new same-sex unions in the state.
The Supreme Court's unsigned order did not indicate that anyone dissented from the decision not to allow any more same-sex marriages in Utah, at least for now. Nor did the order reveal anything about the justices' views on same-sex marriage.
Author: Mark Sherman Source: Huffington Post
The Supreme Court on Monday put same-sex marriages on hold in Utah, at least while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue. The court issued a brief order blocking any new same-sex unions in the state.
The Supreme Court's unsigned order did not indicate that anyone dissented from the decision not to allow any more same-sex marriages in Utah, at least for now. Nor did the order reveal anything about the justices' views on same-sex marriage.
Title: Re: Supreme Court Puts Gay Marriage On Hold In Utah
Post by: Lana P on January 06, 2014, 06:20:54 PM
Post by: Lana P on January 06, 2014, 06:20:54 PM
Lord so many other places are for it they need to be for it too. Its 2014 Ugh
Title: Re: Supreme Court Puts Gay Marriage On Hold In Utah
Post by: Jamie D on January 06, 2014, 06:30:02 PM
Post by: Jamie D on January 06, 2014, 06:30:02 PM
As this is a Federal case, it was the U.S. Supreme Court which issued the stay.
Title: Re: Supreme Court Puts Gay Marriage On Hold In Utah
Post by: suzifrommd on January 06, 2014, 08:20:54 PM
Post by: suzifrommd on January 06, 2014, 08:20:54 PM
"...and by the solemn power vested in me by this great state, I now pronounce you legally married. Let no one put asunder who have been here joined... Nah! Just kidding! Had you going there, didn't I?"
Title: Re: Supreme Court Puts Gay Marriage On Hold In Utah
Post by: Jamie D on January 07, 2014, 04:51:36 PM
Post by: Jamie D on January 07, 2014, 04:51:36 PM
In this particular case, was the legal authority ever vested by the State? Utah still has a state constitutional clause outlawing same-sex marriage and polygamy.
This is why it is really a better approach to form political majorities. Judges opinions can be unraveled at the drop of a hat. Even US Supreme Court decisions are not always the final say.
This is why it is really a better approach to form political majorities. Judges opinions can be unraveled at the drop of a hat. Even US Supreme Court decisions are not always the final say.
Title: Utah Marriages Of Same-Sex Couples “On Hold” Pending Appeal, Governor’s Office S
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 08, 2014, 05:00:50 PM
Post by: DriftingCrow on January 08, 2014, 05:00:50 PM
Utah Marriages Of Same-Sex Couples "On Hold" Pending Appeal, Governor's Office Says
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/utah-marriages-of-same-sex-couples-on-hold-pending-appeal-go
Chris Geidner; BuzzFeed
The Utah governor's office has told state agencies not to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples that were granted in the two weeks during which same-sex couples could marry in the state.
"Based on counsel from the Attorney General's Office regarding the Supreme Court decision, state recognition of same-sex marital status is ON HOLD until further notice."
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/utah-marriages-of-same-sex-couples-on-hold-pending-appeal-go
Chris Geidner; BuzzFeed
The Utah governor's office has told state agencies not to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples that were granted in the two weeks during which same-sex couples could marry in the state.
"Based on counsel from the Attorney General's Office regarding the Supreme Court decision, state recognition of same-sex marital status is ON HOLD until further notice."