Supreme Court Will Not Rule on Same-Sex Marriage

“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, a surprise action that leaves the issue unresolved nationwide,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Seven appeals on the issue involving same-sex marriage bans in five states had landed on the court’s doorstep while the justices were away on their summer break. State officials defending same-sex marriage bans, as well as gay couples challenging them, had urged the Supreme Court to intervene, citing the need for nationwide clarity.”

“But the justices rejected those appeals in a brief written order. The court, as is its custom, offered no explanation for why it decided not to get involved.”

Rick Hasen: “The fact that the Supreme Court, without saying a peep, is letting court-ordered same sex marriages go forward in Utah is a huge deal.”