Arizona Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Marriages To Begin "Immediately"

BuzzFeed - Judge also refuses to put his ruling on hold during any possible appeal. [Update: Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne will not appeal, says clerks “can issue licenses for same sex marriages immediately.” ] Following an appeals court ruling allowing Idaho same-sex couples to marry, a federal judge also struck down Arizona's ban on same-sex couples' marriages. Patrick Sweeney / Reuters WASHINGTON — Arizona's ban on same-sex couples' marriages is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled on Friday. U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick struck down the state's ban based on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision striking down Idaho and Nevada's similar bans. Additionally, he refused to grant a stay of his opinion, meaning the decision goes into effect immediately. The judge's conclusion: View Entire List ›