Court of Appeals upholds law against gay marriage in Kentucky, 3 other states

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit upheld laws against gay marriage in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee.The rulings break rank with other courts that have considered the issue and set up the prospect of Supreme Court review.The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that heard arguments on gay marriage bans or restrictions in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee on Aug. 6 split its decision 2-1, with Circuit Judge Jeffrey Sutton writing the majority opinion.The ruling creates a divide among federal appeals courts, increasing the likelihood the Supreme Court will now take up the issue.The court published its opinion in the cases on Thursday afternoon.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit upheld laws against gay marriage in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee.



The rulings break rank with other courts that have considered the issue and set up the prospect of Supreme Court review.

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The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that heard arguments on gay marriage bans or restrictions in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee on Aug. 6 split its decision 2-1, with Circuit Judge Jeffrey Sutton writing the majority opinion.

The ruling creates a divide among federal appeals courts, increasing the likelihood the Supreme Court will now take up the issue.

The court published its opinion in the cases on Thursday afternoon.