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Sylvarose

(210 posts)
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 02:23 PM Jun 2014

Happy Day! Judge Struck Down Gay Marriage Ban...in INDIANA

Yep! Pretty happy right now here in the Hoosier state

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"A federal judge has struck down Indiana's ban on gay marriage, calling it unconstitutional.

U.S. District Judge Richard Young ruled Wednesday that the state's ban violates the U.S. Constitution's equal-protection clause in a mixed ruling involving lawsuits from several gay couples.

The Indiana Attorney General's Office says it's analyzing the rulings and will communicate with county clerks on proper marriage license procedures in order to avoid chaos during the appeal. Attorney General Greg Zoeller has previously said he would file an appeal in the event of such a ruling, and will quickly ask for a stay of today's ruling pending appeal.

Marion County Clerk Beth White says her office is ready, and the first couple to be married were Jake Miller and Craig Bowen."


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http://www.wthr.com/story/25868276/2014/06/25/judge-strikes-down-indiana-ban-on-gay-marriage

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Happy Day! Judge Struck Down Gay Marriage Ban...in INDIANA (Original Post) Sylvarose Jun 2014 OP
Yea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #1
So, how many states is that now? dixiegrrrrl Jun 2014 #2
21 if we count Indiana and Utah, I think shenmue Jun 2014 #5
It is sickening how much money is being spent on these issues Doctor_J Jun 2014 #3
trying to control your personal and sex life rurallib Jun 2014 #6
KNR! joeybee12 Jun 2014 #4
Hooray! NuclearDem Jun 2014 #7
In reality... Sylvarose Jun 2014 #8
k&r n/t RainDog Jun 2014 #9
The dominoes continue to fall. longship Jun 2014 #10
 

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
3. It is sickening how much money is being spent on these issues
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 02:51 PM
Jun 2014

The Dems should make a campaign issue out of right wing groups wasting money trying to curb civil rights.

Rec

Sylvarose

(210 posts)
8. In reality...
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 03:53 PM
Jun 2014

I thought it would be another ten years at LEAST before I saw this happen here! I'm just shocked. I know some of my family is just going to literally be fit to be tied (yes I have tea partiers in the family).

I'm just so thrilled as is just about everyone in my social circle.

Love..it's a beautiful thing!

longship

(40,416 posts)
10. The dominoes continue to fall.
Wed Jun 25, 2014, 05:05 PM
Jun 2014

Not one judge has upheld these anti-LGBT marriage laws since SCOTUS ruled.

All of these laws, whether in state constitutions or not, are doomed.

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