A federal judge struck down Utah's ban on gay marriage, saying that the western state's law -approved by voters in a referendum in 2004- violates the US constitution. Judge Robert J. Shelby of Utah's Federal District Court, said the state's law conflicts with the right of same-sex couples to equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the constitution. Gay groups welcomed the ruling, which comes after neighboring New Mexico on Thursday became the 17th ...Saturday, 21 December 2013
Federal Judge Strikes Down Utah Gay Marriage Ban in US
A federal judge struck down Utah's ban on gay marriage, saying that the western state's law -approved by voters in a referendum in 2004- violates the US constitution. Judge Robert J. Shelby of Utah's Federal District Court, said the state's law conflicts with the right of same-sex couples to equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the constitution. Gay groups welcomed the ruling, which comes after neighboring New Mexico on Thursday became the 17th ...
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