Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Same Sex Marriage in Arizona
Friday, March 29, 2024
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"It is clear that an appeal to the Ninth Circuit would not succeed," Sedwick wrote, referring to the higher court that has jurisdiction over a potential appeal in the case. The judge added that the United States Supreme Court has suggested that it would not hear an appeal in the Arizona case.

Arizona is the latest in a slew of states where same-sex marriage was effectively legalized after the Supreme Court earlier this month declined to hear cases addressing the issue. The court's move effectively brought the total number of states with same-sex marriage to 30, while paving the way for legalization in other states as well.