Texas ban on marriage equality ruled unconstitutional, Rick Perry upset
Texas is the latest state to have its prohibition on equal marriage struck down by a federal judge
Texas Governor Rick Perry (Credit: John Gress / Reuters)
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federal judge on Wednesday declared Texas’ ban on equal marriage
unconstitutional; the judge also ruled that the state’s refusal to
recognize the unions of gay couples married in other states to be
unconstitutional.
As the San Antonio Express News notes, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia stayed the decision pending the state’s appeal, meaning that the state ban on marriage equality remains in effect for now.
“Regulation of marriage has traditionally been the province of the states and remains so today,” Garcia wrote in the ruling. “However, any state law involving marriage or any other protected interest must comply with the United States Constitution.”
Gov. Rick Perry, if you can believe it, is upset by the decision and has vowed to appeal it:
As the San Antonio Express News notes, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia stayed the decision pending the state’s appeal, meaning that the state ban on marriage equality remains in effect for now.
“Regulation of marriage has traditionally been the province of the states and remains so today,” Garcia wrote in the ruling. “However, any state law involving marriage or any other protected interest must comply with the United States Constitution.”
Gov. Rick Perry, if you can believe it, is upset by the decision and has vowed to appeal it:
Katie McDonough is an assistant editor for Salon, focusing on lifestyle. Follow her on Twitter @kmcdonovgh or email her at kmcdonough@salo
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