Arkansas mississippi gay marriage bans overturned

The ruling in Mississippi came hours after another federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban in Arkansas. In Arkansas, U. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled in favor of two same-sex couples who had challenged the amendment.

Justices are weighing whether to uphold a decision in May striking down the amendment and earlier state law as unconstitutional. The decision led to same-sex couples getting married in the week before the state Supreme Court suspended the ruling.

Barnett Jr. Barnett is an attorney and son of segregationist Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett, who was in office from to Baker put the ruling on hold, anticipating an appeal to the 8th U. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in St.

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Arkansas Mississippi gay marriage

Arkansas' Democratic Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is reviewing the ruling and will decide after Thanksgiving whether to appeal in consultation with incoming Republican Attorney General-elect Leslie Rutledge. Arkansas and Mississippi on Tuesday became the latest states to have same-sex marriage bans overturned by federal judges, but there are no rushes to the altar as both orders are on hold so the states can consider appeals.

Supreme Court struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act in Juneand same-sex marriage is now legal in most states in the U. The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Mississippi officials have already. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas and Mississippi became the latest two states Tuesday to have their gay marriage bans overturned by federal judges, but there are no rushes to the altar as both orders are on hold so the states can considers appeals.

Federal judges have overturned Arkansas and Mississippi state bans on gay marriage, but both orders are on hold so the states can consider appeals. The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City.

We examine the McChrystal report on the system failures, missing data, and lack of accountability. McDaniel has said he personally supports allowing gay couples to marry but will stay in court defending the ban, which voters approved by a margin.

Dustin McDaniel, a Democrat, is reviewing the ruling and will consult with Atty. It is time to restore those rights. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas and Mississippi became the latest two states Tuesday to have their gay marriage bans overturned by federal judges.

Mississippi officials had already said they planned to appeal any ruling that overturned the law in their state. What happens to same-sex marriages in Mississippi if the law is overturned If the law is overturned, existing marriages are protected under the Respect for Marriage Act, which congress passed in Gay marriage is now legal in more than half the states.

But U. Though we cherish our traditional values, they must give way to constitutional wisdom.

Federal judge overturns Mississippi

Like several other states, Arkansas and Mississippi had constitutional amendments approved by voters in that defined marriage as between a man and a woman. They argued that the ban violated the U. Constitution and discriminated based on sexual orientation.

The Eaton Fire: Why did Altadena residents get delayed evacuation alerts — or none at all? Another lawyer, Cheryl Maples, said eyes would turn now to the Arkansas Supreme Court, which heard arguments last week in a similar but separate case.