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Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly
Even more good news!
The 10th District Court of appeals (3judge panel) just confirmed that Utah's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, as per the recent decision by a Federal Judge which was appealed by the state.
Utah may now request a full court review (which the court can refuse), or they can proceed directly to the US Supreme Court, which could also refuse to hear the case and the decision would stand.
Personally, being that it is Utah, i think they will go the route that will tie-up marriage equlity the longest.
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Well it's official!
Utah has asked the US Supreme Court to decide the issue of marriage equality.
They (Supreme Court)can take up the case (which i expect) or they can decline which would make same-sex marriage legal in Utah, but would not decide other pending cases.