Oklahoma: Federal Court Upholds Ruling, Gay Marriage Ban Unconstituional

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OKrulingA federal appeals court on Friday ruled Oklahoma must allow gay couples to wed, marking the second time it has found the U.S. Constitution protects same-sex marriage. The decision from a three-judge panel in Denver upholds rulings that struck down Oklahoma’s gay marriage ban. The 2-1 ruling comes after the same panel ruled June 25 that Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage violates the Constitution. It was the first time an appellate court determined last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act means states cannot deny gays the ability to wed. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel put its Oklahoma and Utah rulings on hold pending an appeal. Utah’s attorney general has said he plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. When do you think Brian Brown round and Tony Perkins are going to give up the ghost and throw their jocks in? Game over.  via Court Rules for Gay Marriage in Oklahoma Case – ABC News.

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