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Arkansas to appeal federal same-sex marriage ruling to 8th Circuit
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he is filing a notice of appeal with the 8th U.S. Supreme Court of Appeals of a federal ruling striking down Arkansas’ gay marriage ban.
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Petition urges Arkansas AG to not appeal same-sex marriage case
A petition urging Arkansas AG Dustin McDaniel to not appeal a same-sex marriage case was delivered by the plaintiffs.
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Arkansas AG says he doesn’t object to expediting same-sex marriage case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas attorney general’s office says it doesn’t object to the state’s highest court moving quickly on a lawsuit challenging a gay marriage ban. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office on Tuesday told the Arkansas Supreme Court it doesn’t object to a request by a group of same-sex couples challenging the ban…
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Ark. AG asks state Supreme Court to uphold same-sex marriage ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The attorney general’s office is asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to uphold the state’s gay marriage ban, arguing a county judge was wrong to say it violated the state and U.S. constitutions. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office on Monday asked justices to uphold the 2004 constitutional amendment and an earlier state law..
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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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Arkansas AG again seeks court stay on same-sex marriage ruling
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas attorney general’s office on Wednesday again pressed the state’s highest court to suspend a judge’s decision striking down a gay marriage ban, saying the ruling last week has led to “pervasive” confusion among clerks about whether they can grant licenses to same-sex couples.
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Ark. AG asks state’s high court to stop same-sex couples from marrying
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has asked the state’s highest court to suspend a judge’s ruling striking down the state’s gay marriage ban.
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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 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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Ark. Democratic governor reiterates his opposition to marriage equality
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe says he still believes marriage is between a man and a woman, saying his position hasn’t changed after Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced his support for marriage equality.