Appeal to stop Massachusetts gay marriages rejected
A federal appeals court rejected an attempt today by conservative groups and state lawmakers to stop gay marriage in Massachusetts. The plaintiffs had argued that Massachusetts' high court usurped the power of the Legislature - and thereby violated the U.S. Constitution - when it ruled last year that gay couples are entitled to wed. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed and said the appropriate way to contest the state court ruling is by amending the Massachusetts Constitution - a long process already under way. The Florida-based Liberty Counsel, which launched the lawsuit, said it would appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kansas City Star
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