US appeals court rules for gay marriage bans

A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has upheld anti-gay marriage laws in four states.

By: Associated Press
Cincinnati | November 7, 2014 03:27 AM IST

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A federal appeals court in Cincinnati has upheld anti-gay marriage laws in four states, breaking ranks with other courts that have considered the issue and setting up the prospect of Supreme Court review.

The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel that heard arguments on gay marriage bans or restrictions in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee on August 6 split 2-1, with Circuit Judge Jeffrey Sutton writing the majority opinion.