By ordering a temporary stop to same-sex marriages in Utah, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sent to a message to lower federal courts around the nation hearing similar challenges to gay marriage bans: slow down.

From Monday's 58-word order, we know that at least five justices supported putting on hold last month's Utah ruling in favor of gay marriage. The justices disagreed with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which refused leave Utah's prohibition in force.

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