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Latest Arkansas ruling throws new wrinkle in state’s same-sex marriage debate
A judge’s ruling that Arkansas must recognize more than 500 same-sex marriages that were performed in state last year throws a new wrinkle in a legal fight that’s been sitting before the state Supreme Court for more than a year now.
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Ark. legislators OK statement urging court to uphold same-sex marriage ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Legislative Council has approved a resolution that urges the state Supreme Court to uphold a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages. The measure by Republican Sen. Jason Rapert of Conway passed easily on a voice vote, despite strenuous objections from some Democrats.
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Ark. judge strikes down all state laws banning same-sex marriage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A judge cleared the way on Thursday for gay marriages to resume in Arkansas, striking down all state laws that prevent same-sex couples from marrying.
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Mike Huckabee: Impeach judge who struck down same-sex marriage ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says lawmakers in his home state should impeach a judge who struck down the state’s gay marriage ban, saying the judge ignored the will of voters.
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Ark. lawmaker calls for impeachment of judge who struck down gay marriage ban
CONWAY, Ark. — An Arkansas state lawmaker is calling for the impeachment of a Pulaski County judge who struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
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Clerk in Faulkner County, Ark., says no marriage licenses for same-sex couples
CONWAY, Ark. — The court clerk for one Arkansas county says she will not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples when the court opens Monday.
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Arkansas AG files notice of appeal in same-sex marriage case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has told a judge he’s appealing a ruling striking down the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
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Arkansas clerk issues first same-sex marriage license
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — Same-sex marriage arrived in the Bible Belt on Saturday, beginning with two women who had traveled overnight to ensure they’d be first in line.
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Arkansas AG seeks stay of same-sex marriage ruling
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is asking a judge to suspend his ruling striking down the state’s gay marriage ban while it’s appealed.
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Arkansas judge strikes down same-sex marriage ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas judge on Friday struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, opening the door for gay couples to wed.