Arkansas, Mississippi Gay Marriage Bans Overturned
AP / Emily Wagster Pettus 6:38 AM ET
US News • November 2014 • Views: 1,121
Arkansas and Mississippi became the latest two states Tuesday to have their gay marriage bans overturned by federal judges, but there are no rushes to the altar as both orders are on hold so the states can consider appeals.
In Arkansas, U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled in favor of two same-sex couples who had challenged the amendment. They argued the ban violated the U.S. Constitution and discriminated based on sexual orientation.