The ban on same sex marriages in Utah has sparked major debate among the experts, political leaders and residents, with many making the last bid to overturn a federal judge’s historic gay marriage ruling. Denver courtroom at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals is all set to pronounce its verdict any time now and the Uthahns are waiting for its arrival with bated breath. Last year, the US … [Read more...]
Religious groups, business houses club hands for Utah same sex marriage case
More than 50 groups, organizations and leading companies have clubbed hands in support of making same sex marriages in Utah and Oklahoma legal by coming in support of the court briefs. This development has given a Denver-based federal appeals court thousands of pages of arguments to consider the long debated issue of legalizing gay marriages. A report said, a total of 27 friends of the court … [Read more...]
Gay marriage verdict may affect proposed Utah nondiscrimination bill
The U.S. Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages in Utah is going to adversely affect the proposed nondiscrimination law. The proposed law that bats for nondiscrimination is expected to come up in Utah Legislature this year. Last year, the bill was cleared in a Senate committee but wasn't debated in the house. U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby has termed the ban on gay marriages as … [Read more...]
Supporters ask Utah Governor to follow US decision to recognize same-sex marriages
Hours after the U.S. government announced decision to recognize Utah’s 1,300 same-sex marriages, thousands of gay and lesbian marriage supporters thronged inside the state Capitol on Friday demanding Utah Governor Gary Herbert to follow the footsteps of Obama administration. "Let it stand," the crowd said, referring to the December 20 federal district court ruling over the gay … [Read more...]
Relief for gay couples as Obama administration recognizes Utah’s 13,000 same sex marriages
In a major relief for gay and lesbian couples in Utah, the federal government has announced that it will recognize those same-sex marriages in the state that took place before the Supreme Court halted the federal judge’s verdict of giving it a constitutional status. "I am confirming today that, for purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for … [Read more...]
Utah unites against same sex marriage verdict
The gay and lesbian community of Utah as well as their supporters has united to voice their concerns over the recent stay on the constitutional status to the same sex marriages by the US Supreme Court on Monday. State legislators and activists, while addressing a rally called in support of Utah’s Amendment 3 at a Golden Corral restaurant, connected the legal battle with religious, moral and … [Read more...]
Utah Attorney asks officials to complete paperwork on gay marriages
The office of Attorney general Sean Reyes on Thursday issued legal advice to the local clerks in Utah asking them to finish paperwork for same-sex marriages that happened before the Supreme Court issued a temporary halt on it this Monday. The directive comes amid the legal limbo created after the apex court delivered its verdict on the contentious issue. The attorney general’s office has … [Read more...]
Gay couples in legal limbo after Apex Court halts same-sex marriages
The Supreme Court’s stay order on the lower court’s decision over gay marriages in Utah has left many same-sex couples in limbo. According to the Salt Lake County district attorney, those couples who have marriage licenses but didn't wed before the apex court verdict can't enjoy legal union now. Moreover, those who took the advantage of the lower court’s verdict that legalized gay marriages … [Read more...]
Setback For Gay Couples In Utah, Supreme Court Stays Lower Court Order On Same-Sex Marriage
Gays and lesbian couples living in Utah need to go a long way to enjoy their dignified union as the state’s law is still to give same-sex marriages a legal status. Much to the disappointment for many gay couples, the Supreme Court has stayed a federal district judge's decision that gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry. The apex court pronounced the terse order without any … [Read more...]
