Thursday, January 15, 2015
Arkansas Supreme Court silent again this week on same-sex marriage case
Posted By Max Brantley on Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Again no word on the appeal of Judge Chris Piazza's ruling invalidating the state ban on same-sex marriage.
No word, period.
The Court took up the case on an expedited basis and heard arguments Nov. 19.
UPDATE: A federal judge in Michigan today ruled that the state must recognize the marriages of some 300 same-sex couples who married after a favorable lower court ruling striking down a marriage ban but before the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the ban.
If the Arkansas Supreme Court or a federal appeals court considering a separate federal lawsuit reinstates Arkansas's marriage ban, this is a question that will linger for some 500 couples who married in Arkansas after Piazza's ruling. In Michigan (in a ruling with no application in Arkansas except as informative for judges):
U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled that the state must recognize the marriages, stating in his opinion that, "the same-sex couples who married in Michigan during the brief period when such marriages were authorized acquired a status that state officials may not ignore absent some compelling interest—a constitutional hurdle that the defense does not even attempt to surmount."
Judge Goldsmith elected to allow the ruling to be stayed for 21 days.
Comments (12)
Showing 1-12 of 12
More by Max Brantley
-
The Sunday open line
Taking comments now.
- Dec 9, 2018
-
More Little Rock corporate welfare and its role in city governance
Coming business for the Little Rock City Board this month is a renewal of the $300,000 "contract" with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce to provide "economic development consulting services."
- Dec 9, 2018
-
Applications pour in for Little Rock police chief
KARK reports that nearly two dozen applications have been received, with more expected, to fill the job of Little Rock police chief.
- Dec 9, 2018
- More »
Readers also liked…
-
Presidential thriller, co-author Bill Clinton, coming to bookstores in 2018
June 2018 is the expected publication date for a novel collaboration by former President Bill Clinton and crime writer James Patterson.
- May 9, 2017
-
Honeymoon appears over for Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Baghdad Barbie of Trump White House
The reviews aren't kind for Sarah Huckabee Sanders' honesty as White House press secretary
- Feb 9, 2018
-
Mitch Landrieu on the removal of Confederate tributes in New Orleans
You want to hear the words of a strong mayor? Read the speech delivered by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on the removal of the last of four Lost Cause tributes in the city. THIS is a strong mayor. Brilliant.
- May 22, 2017
Slideshows
-
Arkansas vs Ole Miss at War Memorial stadium in Little Rock, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. After leading for much of the game, Arkansas lost 37-33 when Ole Miss scored the game winning Touchdown with less that 2 minutes left.
-
Margaret Clark Adventure Park
New sculptures, preschoolers play area dedicated in Riverfront Park in Little Rock.
Site Index
News
Cover Story / Arkansas Reporter / The Week That Was / The Observer / Editorial / Max Brantley / Ernest Dumas / Gene Lyons / Jay Barth / Words / Guest Writer / Letters
Entertainment
A&E Feature / To-Do List / In Brief / Movie Reviews / Music Reviews / Theater Reviews / A&E News / Art Notes / Media / Dining Reviews / Dining Guide / Calendar / Gallery Listings
KARK4News
RT @KATVJason: Here are the We-Try-It products up for bid starting at 6:00 on #KATV7 Daybreak. Help us raise money for Angel Tree. https://…
KATV News
What's The Secret To A Long Life? A Daily Coors Light
KUAR Newsroom
Mathematics Professor Invited to International Exhibition and Special Lecture Oversees
University of Arkansas Newswire
A 44-year-old Little Rock man accused of abducting and brutalizing three women, raping two of them, in separate inc… https://t.co/C74oyZRrSM
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Most Recent Comments
-
Re: The Sunday open line
Late to the game, but I agree -- great pic, Cato. Down here in Jefferson…
- on December 9, 2018
-
Re: The Sunday open line
Bruce Jenner to be nominated as woman of the year and to appear on the…
- on December 9, 2018
-
Re: The Sunday open line
repeat warning...Rome is Burning. Idiots(deplorables) voted him in, so now they get to eat cake…
- on December 9, 2018
This Week's Cover
Quick Links
Special Publications
RSS
Facebook
Twitter