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BlueCheese

(2,522 posts) Wed Jun 26, 2013, 02:51 PM Jun 2013

Did any of the justices today write a concurrence saying that gay marriage should be legal? [View all]

Amidst all the good news, I'd actually be a little concerned if they limited themselves to an opinion that marriage is for states to define. Civil rights should be decided on a federal level.

Anyone with legal experience, or who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, know?

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Did any of the justices today write a concurrence saying that gay marriage should be legal? [View all] BlueCheese Jun 2013 OP

They'll have to wait until a couple married in a sane state Warpy Jun 2013 #1

Thanks. If I may follow up... BlueCheese Jun 2013 #2

No, but they're capable of following precedent Warpy Jun 2013 #3

Normally, they rule on the case in front of them jberryhill Jun 2013 #4

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