Marriage News Blog
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August 20, 2014
The Supreme Court issues an emergency stay in the Bostic case effectively delaying marriages equality in Virginiia
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August 15, 2014
Defendants in the Bostic case have asked Chief Justice John Roberts to delay marriage equality in Virginia pending appeal to the Supreme Court
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August 13, 2014
The 4th Circuit has denied a request by defendants in the Bostic case to stay the court's marriage equality mandate.
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August 5, 2014
The Commonwealth of Virginia has announced it will petition for cert. in the Bostic case on Friday.
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July 29, 2014
AFER's Circuit Court victory prompts North Carolina AG Roy Cooper to stop defending state marriage ban.
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July 28, 2014
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit struck down Virginia's marriage ban. Here are the headlines:
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July 28, 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for Fourth Circuit rules Virginia marriage ban unconstitutional - affirms District Court victory.
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July 18, 2014
Terry Stewart was unanimously confirmed to a seat on the California Court of Appeal.