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By ERIK ECKHOLM

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.

MICHAEL TARM Associated Press

CHICAGO — A U.S. appeals court in Chicago has ruled that gay marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana are unconstitutional.

HICAGO - The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday against Wisconsin's same-sex marriage ban.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday that same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana violate the U.S. Constitution. Here are five things to know about the ruling:

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Here's what some Wisconsin residents are saying about Thursday's U.S. appeals court ruling that same-sex marriage bans in Wisconsin and Indiana violate the U.S. Constitution:

By Andrew Harris and Sophia Pearson