Same-Sex Couples Ask Supreme Court to Review Their Victory

[William769]

This week, the Utah, Oklahoma and Virginia plaintiffs all filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of a rehearing in their lawsuits. When the justices return from vacation in late September, they'll likely find unanimous agreement from all parties that they should consider a marriage equality case. But which cases the court will pick remains in question.

It's worth noting that the cases would have reached the Supreme Court even if the plaintiffs hadn't filed their petitions. The defendants in the cases — attorneys representing the states — have filed petitions as well.

Previously, the same-sex couples serving as plaintiffs in all three states won major victories at the district court and appellate level. Utah, Oklahoma, and Virginia all enjoyed an unbroken string of victories for the freedom to marry. Ordinarily, the victorious side would oppose a rehearing, as it runs the risk of overturning the decision. But the motivation behind the plaintiffs' briefs boils down to their desire to expand their victories nationwide.

"At stake in this case is the liberty of an entire class of Americans, who urgently need a ruling from this Court that they are able to marry and to have their marriages recognized on an equal basis with other citizens," write the Utah plaintiffs.

http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2014/08/30/same-sex-couples-ask-supreme-court-review-their-victory

[RKP5637]

1. I'm concerned about the ability of SCOTUS to make a fair decision in favor of

equality based on some of their other strange decisions, but I remain hopeful.

[William769]

5. Thats all we can do.

All I can say is "this littlie light of mine, I'm going to let it shine, this little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine".

With all our little lights, thats one hell of a spot light.

[RKP5637]

7. I'm amazed at how far all of this progressed. I thought in the early days it was

ridiculous to push for marriage, but I have certainly been proven wrong. More and more people seem to be realizing it should not be such a big deal to permit marriage. Yep! "With all our little lights, that's one hell of a spot light. "

[pnwmom]

8. Imagine the uproar if the SCOTUS overturns all these positive rulings. I doubt that Kennedy,

the usual swing voter, will want to face that.

[etherealtruth]

2. This supreme court scares the hell out me

... I don't think they care if they show bias and bigotry.

I pray for the best and prepare for the worst every time the Supreme Psychos rule

[William769]

4. Thats how I am looking at it also.

But at this point in time I have no other option but to be optimistic.

[etherealtruth]

6. Again, "pray" for the best ...

... but, prepare for the worst.

It is sickening

[RKP5637]

9. I know exactly what you mean! Same here. n/t

[Prophet 451]

3. Not sure of the wisdom here

This SCOTUS has repeatedly shown that it's decisions aren't based on law but on teh political and religious beliefs of it's majority. Scalia barely bothers to hide it, I half expect him to issue an opinion that just says "Until further notice: Liberals lose".