Still Waiting on Sixth Circuit’s Same-Sex Marriage Rulings As U.S. Supreme Court Denies Cert Petitions In Same-Sex Marriage Appeals From Three Other Circuits

Earlier this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court denied seven cert petitions from five states, including Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Indiana, seeking review of rulings from the Fourth, Seventh, and Tenth Circuits striking down bans on same-sex marriage. The High Court’s timing is uncanny because it was exactly two months ago today (August 6) that … Continue Reading

Sixth Circuit Gearing up to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Appeals on August 6, 2014

By Steve Delchin on July 21, 2014 Posted in News and Analysis, Recent Cases

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 will be a high-profile day at the Sixth Circuit as the Court will hear arguments in five appeals in the battle over same-sex marriages. Below are the cases on the Court’s calendar: DeBoer, et al. v. Snyder, et al., Case No. 14-1341: An appeal from a March 21, 2014 order by … 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

By Steve Delchin on March 20, 2014 Posted in Judicial Appointments and Vacancies, News and Analysis, Recent Cases

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