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Chambers puts W.Va. same-sex marriage decision on hold
The Charleston GazetteWednesday, September 17, 2014
Chambers puts W.Va. same-sex marriage decision on hold
By Kate White, Staff writer
A federal judge has again put a hold on his decision in a lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage.
U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Chambers stayed the case in West Virginia, pending a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The high court has been asked to review the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals decision that Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but it’s not clear when that will happen.
“It’s disappointing that the court decided to hold off on ruling,” said Beth Littrell, attorney for three same-sex couples who filed the lawsuit in West Virginia. “It’s not surprising, but we believe that [Chambers] has enough information and, certainly, there is a great deal of authority now for a decision.
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