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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums**UPDATE** Indiana: Weddings Begin After Federal Judge Rules Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Update thread. http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014833234
After a federal judge in Indiana struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday morning, couples rushed to county clerks' offices across the state to get married.
Craig Bowen and Jake Miller were the first couple to wed in Indianapolis, according to The Indianapolis Star.
"Our parents don't know yet, so they might be a little mad at us," Miller told the Star. "I sent Craig a text and said 'Hey, do you want to get married today?'"
Couples in other parts of the state, including Hamilton, Monroe, and Marion counties, are also exchanging vows as clerks there have announced they're processing certificates for same-sex couples. The Indiana attorney general's office has already indicated it will appeal today's decision. But in other states, such as Utah, same-sex couples also got married during the window of time between a ruling and a stay while an appeal is taken up.
http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2014/06/25/indiana-federal-judge-rules-marriage-ban-update-weddings-have
Some people may be saying to themselves so they are getting married. When it's a freedom you have never had and could very well be taken away pending a stay, it's a big deal!
uppityperson
(115,681 posts)about damn time
Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)Answer to the question: Where are the last places on Earth you think gay marriage would be allowed?
Coventina
(27,223 posts)K & R
Congrats to all the happy couples!
IronLionZion
(45,615 posts)Initech
(100,129 posts)countryjake
(8,554 posts)Craig Bowen and Jake Miller, together for eight yrs, first couple to wed in Indianapolis.
Chris Paulsen and Deanna Medsker
Lacie Little and Mindy Little, hold their son, Harvey, as they were wed.