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Sep 04, 2014
JSOnline: Court rules against Wisconsin's, Indiana's gay marriage bans
The nation took another big stride Thursday toward a historic legal showdown over gay marriage, as a federal appeals court in Chicago unanimously struck down bans on same-sex unions in Wisconsin and Indiana.
The decision by a thr
By mcollins
Sep 04, 2014
WISN: Appeals court rules Wis. same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court in Chicago has ruled that gay marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana are unconstitutional.
Thursday's decision by a three-judge panel at the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals bumps the number of states where gay marriage will be legal from 19 to 21. The decision was unanimous.
The Wisconsin and Indiana cases shifted to Chicago after their attorneys general appealed separate lower court rulings in June tossing the bans. The 7th Circuit stayed those rulings pending its own decision.
During oral arguments in August, one judge appointed by a Republican likened same-sex marriage bans to laws once barring interracial marriage. Judge Richard Posner said they derived from "hate ... and savage discrimination" of and against gays.
The states argued the prohibitions helped foster a centuries-old tradition.
By mcollins
Sep 04, 2014
Wisconsin State Journal: In striking down Wisconsin's gay marriage ban, judges tee off on tradition argument
By Todd D. Milewski | The Capital Times
By mcollins
Sep 04, 2014
Fox 11: Wisconsin gay couple elated with marriage ruling
MADISON (AP) – A gay Wisconsin couple that sued to overturn the state’s gay marriage ban is elated that a federal appeals court has found the prohibition unconstitutional.
By mcollins
Sep 04, 2014
BREAKING: Freedom to Marry Upheld in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld the district court decision that the discriminatory amendment to the Wisconsin state constitution preventing same-sex couples from marrying is unconstitutional. The decision will go into effect in 21 days, unless the defendants seek a stay of the ruling. The American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the law on behalf of eight couples seeking the freedom to marry in Wisconsin or to have their out-of-state marriages recognized.
By mcollins
Sep 04, 2014
Racine Journal Times: Court rules against gay marriage bans in 2 states
MICHAEL TARM Associated Press
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