OKLAHOMA CITY — Gay rights groups are planning celebrations across the state after a federal appeals court ruled Oklahoma’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Two separate rallies were planned Friday evening in Oklahoma City, with other events scheduled in Tulsa and Norman.
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One of the event’s organizers, Troy Stevenson of The Equality Network, says there is a tremendous sense of relief for members of Oklahoma’s gay and lesbian community, but he also noted the case ultimately must be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Friday’s ruling was put on hold pending any appeal, which means gay marriages won’t immediately take place in Oklahoma.
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