While the Vatican is reviewing its approach on the homosexual community, the Supreme Court’s denial of appeals coming from five states has caused a flurry of same-sex marriage last week, as marriage rights expanded to include gay couples. Shortly after the Supreme Court’s decision, another federal court in the West decided to strike down bans in states such as Idaho or Nevada, so that all over the … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Marriages Begin to Be Officiated in the South
After the Supreme Court turned away the appeals of five U.S. states who had wanted to impose bans on same-sex marriage, the South is now, for the first time, crossing into new territories as restrictions on gay marriage are unconstitutional throughout the 4th U.S. Circuit. As such, any such ban in West Virginia as well as North and South Carolina will also fall as soon as judges follow through the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Turns Away Gay Marriage Appeals Leaving Issue Unresolved Nationally
On Monday, the Supreme Court turned away appeals from five different states which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage and in so doing, it effectively legalized gay marriage in those particular states. Additionally, by not resolving the issue on a national level, the same-sex marriage may be likely to be legalized in other states. Delays on gay marriage were immediately ended by court order in … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Gay Marriage Ban Invalidated in US Court
The United States court of appeals finally ruled against the bans against gay marriage in Wisconsin and Indiana. According to the U.S. appeals court, such bans are unconstitutional and therefore invalid. On Thursday, a three judge panel from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago made their ruling public and unanimously declared that bans against same-sex couples were in violation of the … [Read more...]
A Federal Judge Declares Gay-Marriage Ban Unconstitutional in Florida
Yesterday a federal judge ruled Florida’s gay-marriage ban unconstitutional and ordered the state of Florida to recognize marriages that were legally performed elsewhere. Robert L. Hinkle, U.S. District Judge, stayed his order immediately until after the appeal process is to be completed. Hinkle added: When observers look back 50 years from now, the arguments supporting Florida’s ban on … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional
According to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, it was ruled on Monday that Virginia’s gay marriage ban is unconstitutional. This made it more likely that the Supreme Court will settle the issue as early as next year. Now, the 4th District is made up of Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and the Mountain State. This isn’t really a premiere, as same-sex marriage bans have also been … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage Licenses Blocked by State Appeal in Florida Keys
Great joy overcame the LGBT community in Florida’s most gay-friendly county, Miami. A judge ruled yesterday that same-sex couples can marry, thus siding with the Florida Keys same-sex couple who said the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage was discriminatory. Unfortunately, an immediate state appeal was given that blocks gay marriage licenses. Judge Luis M. Garcia gave his OK to the same-sex … [Read more...]
Utah Will Seek Supreme Court Review of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Utah is the 18th state were same-sex marriages have been legalized. This happened on December 20, 2013. However, on January 6, 2014, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver would reconsider the case, due to a stay granted to the State Attorney General's office. Same-sex marriages which were performed in the small window (between December 20 and January 6) were automatically recognized by the … [Read more...]
White House: Obama Set To Sign Executive Order Banning ‘Gay Discrimination’
Marking his most significant gay rights move since the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” in 2011, President Obama’s administration recently revealed his plans to sign an executive order prohibiting federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against LGBT employees. After years of pressure from gay rights groups, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Marriage Law begins as Clerks Prep in Illinois for Gay Weddings
Sabra Blumhorst ,31 and Chelsea Baker ,24 exchanged wedding vows in November near their Southern Illinois home. Though their nuptials weren’t legally recognized in Illinois. Everything changed this Sunday as Illinois officially begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses on 1 June, 2014. Same-sex marriage is recognized by the U.S. state of Illinois by means of a law signed on November 20, … [Read more...]
