Wisconsin Same-Sex Marriages Blocked by Judge
The same judge last week struck down the state’s same-sex marriage ban. She did not stay her ruling then, allowing a number of same-sex marriages to proceed.
“After seeing the expressions of joy on the faces of so many newly wedded couples featured in media reports, I find it difficult to impose a stay on the event that is responsible for eliciting that emotion, even if the stay is only temporary. Same-sex couples have waited many years to receive equal treatment under the law, so it is understandable that they do not want to wait any longer,” U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb wrote in her decision Friday.
However, she added: “A federal district court is required to follow the guidance provided by the Supreme Court. Because I see no way to distinguish this case from Herbert, I conclude that I must stay any injunctive relief pending appeal.”