GOP lawmaker introduces bill to strip federal courts of power to rule on marriage equality

WASHINGTON — Less than a week before the U.S. Supreme Court plans to hear arguments over the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans, a GOP lawmaker has introduced legislation to strip federal courts of their power to interpret the Constitution as it relates to such matters.

The “Restrain the Judges on Marriage Act,” introduced by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), has already picked up seven House co-sponsors – all of them Republican – including some familiar names like Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.).

King’s bill would strip away Article III of the Constitution, which gives federal courts the jurisdiction to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of, or the validity under the Constitution of, any type of marriage, reports The Hill.

The bill would also prohibit federal funds from being used for any litigation in, or enforcement of any order or judgment by, any federal court.

http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/04/gop-lawmaker-introduces-bill-to-strip-federal-courts-of-power-to-rule-on-marriage-equality/

What an asshole!