they have no plans to take it up this term. that means that lower Court rulings in 11 (eleven) states essentially have the go-ahead to let same-sex couples marry.
Supreme Court punts on same-sex marriage
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The Supreme Court's rejection of appeals from five states seeking to block marriage equality is having immediate consequences. The Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has lifted stays on its marriage equality decisions in Oklahoma and Utah, and the Fourth Circuit similarly issued a mandate for Virginia. Clerks in Indiana and Wisconsin are preparing to issue marriage licenses.
Five more states—Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming—are in the same position as Colorado, covered by appeals courts that have struck down gay marriage bans.
Five more states—Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming—are in the same position as Colorado, covered by appeals courts that have struck down gay marriage bans.
