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Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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Date: February 14, 2014 07:31AM
Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
http://www.insidenova.com/news/local/northernva/virginia-same-sex-marriage-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/article_ab38637e-952e-11e3-8e67-0019bb2963f4.html
A federal judge in Norfolk has ruled Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
Norfolk federal district court Judge Arenda Wright Allen handed down the landmark opinion at 9 p.m. Thursday.
According to an announcement from state Attorney General Mark Herring, who weeks into his term said he would not support the ban, the judge found that the law “violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
The judge issued an injunction barring the state from enforcing the ban, but gay marriages won’t begin right away pending an appeal.
“This decision is a victory for the constitution and for treating everyone equally under the law,” Herring said in his statement. “It is the latest step in a journey towards equality for all Virginians, no matter who they are or whom they love.”
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http://www.insidenova.com/news/local/northernva/virginia-same-sex-marriage-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/article_ab38637e-952e-11e3-8e67-0019bb2963f4.html
A federal judge in Norfolk has ruled Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
Norfolk federal district court Judge Arenda Wright Allen handed down the landmark opinion at 9 p.m. Thursday.
According to an announcement from state Attorney General Mark Herring, who weeks into his term said he would not support the ban, the judge found that the law “violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
The judge issued an injunction barring the state from enforcing the ban, but gay marriages won’t begin right away pending an appeal.
“This decision is a victory for the constitution and for treating everyone equally under the law,” Herring said in his statement. “It is the latest step in a journey towards equality for all Virginians, no matter who they are or whom they love.”
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Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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KKLKc
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Date: February 14, 2014 08:24AM
Oh Great, now VA sinks into Liberalism full time.
Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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Debbie Downer Democrat XXX
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Date: February 14, 2014 08:41AM
We actually started to discuss this in the off-topic forum last evening. Virginia has since introduced a new topography map for our state.
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Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
Posted by:
WhatNext
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Date: February 14, 2014 08:58AM
Why is bigamy illegal?
Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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RangerRikki
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Date: February 14, 2014 09:22AM
Lefty judge reveals the following: 1. She looked in the Constitution and found a statement on marriage, and gay marriage at that. 2. Voters in a particular state no longer have any rights. 3. Voter rights can be overthrown by ONE PERSON. 4. The 10th Amendment no longer applies under Obama Administration.
Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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T
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Date: February 14, 2014 10:03AM
You are such a fool.
RangerRikki Wrote:
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> Lefty judge reveals the following: 1. She looked
> in the Constitution and found a statement on
> marriage, and gay marriage at that. 2. Voters in
> a particular state no longer have any rights. 3.
> Voter rights can be overthrown by ONE PERSON. 4.
> The 10th Amendment no longer applies under Obama
> Administration.
RangerRikki Wrote:
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> Lefty judge reveals the following: 1. She looked
> in the Constitution and found a statement on
> marriage, and gay marriage at that. 2. Voters in
> a particular state no longer have any rights. 3.
> Voter rights can be overthrown by ONE PERSON. 4.
> The 10th Amendment no longer applies under Obama
> Administration.
Re: Virginia same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
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again debbie does dallas fan
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Date: February 14, 2014 01:57PM
i rule that a gov from NJ who filed falsely againt prev. gov. and falsely claimed this was sufficient to oust a governor: (myself having read claim i'm sure there's no legal criminal complaint except that bob is a republican per say)
using police and favorable judges to oust a gov BEFORE felony conviction
NJ bitch holds a secret public election without informing republicans
he should not be listened to for any reason whatsoever on any topic especially law
get him out
using police and favorable judges to oust a gov BEFORE felony conviction
NJ bitch holds a secret public election without informing republicans
he should not be listened to for any reason whatsoever on any topic especially law
get him out
Ruling aids Virginia’s prospects for same-sex marriage
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Date: February 21, 2014 07:04AM
Ruling aids Virginia’s prospects for same-sex marriage
Judge seeks to ‘ensure the private choices of individual citizens’
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140229919/1117/ruling-aids-virginia-x2019-s-prospects-for-same-sex-marriage&template=fairfaxTimes
Advocates for marriage equality are cheering last week’s ruling by a federal judge that Virginia’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage is in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia voters ratified the constitutional amendment in 2006.
Two couples — two gay men who were denied a marriage certificate in Virginia and a lesbian couple who were married in California but whose marriage is not recognized in Virginia — sued local agencies in federal court, arguing that Virginia’s marriage laws violate the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
In a ruling officially filed on Valentine’s Day, U.S. District Court Judge Arenda Wright Allen sided with the plaintiffs and concluded that Virginia’s marriage laws are unconstitutional. Among other legal precedents, Wright Allen cited the famous Loving case, in which the Supreme Court struck down Virginia’s ban on interracial marriages.
“Government interests in perpetuating traditions, shielding state matters from federal interference, and favoring one model of parenting over others must yield to this country’s cherished protections that ensure the exercise of the private choices of the individual citizen regarding love and family,” she wrote.
She also issued a stay on implementing her order, allowing the defendants to appeal the decision.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better ruling,” said Virginia Miles, a Reston resident.
The day the ruling was issued, Miles and her partner of 29 years, Sarah Fershee, were participating in a statewide protest by attempting to get a marriage license at the Fairfax County courthouse. They were politely declined, Miles said.
Many local Democratic lawmakers and officials praised the ruling.
“We hope this victory for marriage equality will spur the LGBTQ community in Fairfax, and our allies, to work with the [Democratic] Party to bring full equality and full human rights to all Virginians, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,” said Christopher Schaffer, acting chair of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s LGBTQ Committee.
Others were critical of the concept of a judge overturning a law that was enacted by voters. Many Republican leaders in the state have also been highly critical of Attorney General Mark Herring (D), who opted not to defend the law during the trial, which occurred soon after he took office in January.
“Regardless of one’s stance on marriage, the people of Virginia were disenfranchised by this ruling as our voice and our vote that amended our Constitution have been rendered meaningless by a single federal judge with the assistance of our own attorney general,” said Victoria Cobb, president of the Family Foundation of Virginia in a released statement. “Protecting a timeless institution for the well-being of children was the will of the overwhelming majority of Virginians and this ruling denies this important state interest as it places the desires of adults over the outcomes of children.”
Miles said she believes legalizing same-sex marriage provides more security for the children of those couples, as it ensures that both parents have the full spectrum of legal rights that straight couples have.
“Our relationships are not any different from heterosexual relationships and we should have the same benefits and rights,” she said.
While Miles believes the courts will ultimately overturn Virginia’s marriage laws, she and Fershee may not wait to get legally married in their home state. Now that the federal government is recognizing same-sex marriages, Miles said, it makes more sense for them to get married in a neighboring jurisdiction to begin receiving those federal rights and benefits.
“We are happy that we are living in these times where such a change is occurring,” Miles said.
Reston residents Virginia Miles, (second from left) and Sarah Fershhee, (third from left) stand amongst supporters who witnessed the couple of 29 years being denied a marriage license from the Fairfax County Courthouse Friday.
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Judge seeks to ‘ensure the private choices of individual citizens’
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140229919/1117/ruling-aids-virginia-x2019-s-prospects-for-same-sex-marriage&template=fairfaxTimes
Advocates for marriage equality are cheering last week’s ruling by a federal judge that Virginia’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage is in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia voters ratified the constitutional amendment in 2006.
Two couples — two gay men who were denied a marriage certificate in Virginia and a lesbian couple who were married in California but whose marriage is not recognized in Virginia — sued local agencies in federal court, arguing that Virginia’s marriage laws violate the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
In a ruling officially filed on Valentine’s Day, U.S. District Court Judge Arenda Wright Allen sided with the plaintiffs and concluded that Virginia’s marriage laws are unconstitutional. Among other legal precedents, Wright Allen cited the famous Loving case, in which the Supreme Court struck down Virginia’s ban on interracial marriages.
“Government interests in perpetuating traditions, shielding state matters from federal interference, and favoring one model of parenting over others must yield to this country’s cherished protections that ensure the exercise of the private choices of the individual citizen regarding love and family,” she wrote.
She also issued a stay on implementing her order, allowing the defendants to appeal the decision.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better ruling,” said Virginia Miles, a Reston resident.
The day the ruling was issued, Miles and her partner of 29 years, Sarah Fershee, were participating in a statewide protest by attempting to get a marriage license at the Fairfax County courthouse. They were politely declined, Miles said.
Many local Democratic lawmakers and officials praised the ruling.
“We hope this victory for marriage equality will spur the LGBTQ community in Fairfax, and our allies, to work with the [Democratic] Party to bring full equality and full human rights to all Virginians, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,” said Christopher Schaffer, acting chair of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s LGBTQ Committee.
Others were critical of the concept of a judge overturning a law that was enacted by voters. Many Republican leaders in the state have also been highly critical of Attorney General Mark Herring (D), who opted not to defend the law during the trial, which occurred soon after he took office in January.
“Regardless of one’s stance on marriage, the people of Virginia were disenfranchised by this ruling as our voice and our vote that amended our Constitution have been rendered meaningless by a single federal judge with the assistance of our own attorney general,” said Victoria Cobb, president of the Family Foundation of Virginia in a released statement. “Protecting a timeless institution for the well-being of children was the will of the overwhelming majority of Virginians and this ruling denies this important state interest as it places the desires of adults over the outcomes of children.”
Miles said she believes legalizing same-sex marriage provides more security for the children of those couples, as it ensures that both parents have the full spectrum of legal rights that straight couples have.
“Our relationships are not any different from heterosexual relationships and we should have the same benefits and rights,” she said.
While Miles believes the courts will ultimately overturn Virginia’s marriage laws, she and Fershee may not wait to get legally married in their home state. Now that the federal government is recognizing same-sex marriages, Miles said, it makes more sense for them to get married in a neighboring jurisdiction to begin receiving those federal rights and benefits.
“We are happy that we are living in these times where such a change is occurring,” Miles said.
Reston residents Virginia Miles, (second from left) and Sarah Fershhee, (third from left) stand amongst supporters who witnessed the couple of 29 years being denied a marriage license from the Fairfax County Courthouse Friday.
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