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24 Hours After A Michigan Federal Judge Strikes Down Michigan’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, The Sixth Circuit Stays The Decision (At Least For Now)

As we reported this past week, Judith Ellen Levy was sworn in on Tuesday as the first openly gay federal judge in the Sixth Circuit.  Levy was nominated by President Obama back on July 25, 2013 to serve as a U.S. District Court Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan … Continue Reading

Kentucky Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Heads To The Sixth Circuit Unenforced As The First Openly Gay Judge In The Sixth Circuit Takes Her Oath

It’s the first day of Spring at the Sixth Circuit, and the new season promises new skirmishes in the ongoing legal battles over same-sex marriages. Last month, we reported on the plaintiffs’ request in Obergefell, et al. v. Wymyslo, et al. (6th Cir. Case No. 14-3057), seeking expedited briefing and argument in their high-profile case … Continue Reading
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