Marriage Equality #11
Part 11
February 13, 2014: U.S. District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen issues a ruling in Virginia in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, in a case brought by the American Foundation for Equal Rights. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, although Gov. McAuliffe and the Virginia Attorney General have said they will not defend anti-marriage laws.
February 26, 2014: U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia issues a ruling in Texas in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
March 5, 2014: A new national poll tracks 59% support for the freedom to marry, a record high. The poll also is the first to demonstrate support at 50% or higher in every region of the country, plus broad support from both parties, with 40% support for marriage among Republicans.
March 21, 2014: U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman issues a ruling in Michigan in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, following a two-week trial on why marriage matters. The ruling takes effect immediately, and for nearly 24 hours, same-sex couples have the freedom to marry in Michigan. By the end of the day on March 22, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals puts the ruling on hold while it considers an appeal in the case.
April 14, 2014: U.S. District Judge Timothy Black issues a ruling in Ohio declaring that the state must respect the marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other states. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Previously, Judge Black ruled in favor of respecting same-sex couples' out-of-state marriages for the purpose of issuing death certificates; that ruling is also on appeal.
May 9, 2014: Arkansas Circuit Judge Chris Piazza issues a ruling in Arkansas striking down the state's ban on same-sex couples from marrying. The decision takes effect immediately, and over the next week, more than 400 same-sex couples receive marriage licenses in Arkansas. On May 16, the ruling is stayed by the Arkansas Supreme Court as it considers the state's appeal.
May 13, 2014: U.S. Magistrate Candy Dale issues a ruling in Idaho striking down the state's ban on same-sex couples from marrying. The decision is stayed before it can take effect, and it has since been appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
May 19, 2014: U.S. District Judge Michael McShane issues a ruling in Oregon striking down the state's ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The decision takes effect immediately, and since the only defendants who have standing to appeal - the Oregon Attorney General and Governor - decline to appeal, Oregon becomes the 18th state with the freedom to marry.
February 13, 2014: U.S. District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen issues a ruling in Virginia in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, in a case brought by the American Foundation for Equal Rights. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, although Gov. McAuliffe and the Virginia Attorney General have said they will not defend anti-marriage laws.
February 26, 2014: U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia issues a ruling in Texas in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
March 5, 2014: A new national poll tracks 59% support for the freedom to marry, a record high. The poll also is the first to demonstrate support at 50% or higher in every region of the country, plus broad support from both parties, with 40% support for marriage among Republicans.
March 21, 2014: U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman issues a ruling in Michigan in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, following a two-week trial on why marriage matters. The ruling takes effect immediately, and for nearly 24 hours, same-sex couples have the freedom to marry in Michigan. By the end of the day on March 22, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals puts the ruling on hold while it considers an appeal in the case.
April 14, 2014: U.S. District Judge Timothy Black issues a ruling in Ohio declaring that the state must respect the marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other states. The decision, which is immediately stayed, has been appealed to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Previously, Judge Black ruled in favor of respecting same-sex couples' out-of-state marriages for the purpose of issuing death certificates; that ruling is also on appeal.
May 9, 2014: Arkansas Circuit Judge Chris Piazza issues a ruling in Arkansas striking down the state's ban on same-sex couples from marrying. The decision takes effect immediately, and over the next week, more than 400 same-sex couples receive marriage licenses in Arkansas. On May 16, the ruling is stayed by the Arkansas Supreme Court as it considers the state's appeal.
May 13, 2014: U.S. Magistrate Candy Dale issues a ruling in Idaho striking down the state's ban on same-sex couples from marrying. The decision is stayed before it can take effect, and it has since been appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
May 19, 2014: U.S. District Judge Michael McShane issues a ruling in Oregon striking down the state's ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The decision takes effect immediately, and since the only defendants who have standing to appeal - the Oregon Attorney General and Governor - decline to appeal, Oregon becomes the 18th state with the freedom to marry.
