In a split 2-1 decision, a three judge panel of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a Utah Federal District Court that Utah's ban on gay marriage violates the U.S. Constitution. While numerous District Courts have found state bans unconstitutional, this appears to be the first Circuit Court of Appeals to agree. As usual, the New York Times has a good write up about the decision.
I wonder if the same logic would apply to plural marriages espoused by some Mormon sects. Bigamy and polygamy are outlawed in all states, but if three people want to get married, how do we look at that? I don't know the answer, I just ask the question. Please post a comment with your thoughts. The full court opinion can be found here.
I wonder if the same logic would apply to plural marriages espoused by some Mormon sects. Bigamy and polygamy are outlawed in all states, but if three people want to get married, how do we look at that? I don't know the answer, I just ask the question. Please post a comment with your thoughts. The full court opinion can be found here.
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