The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has just issued an order calling for the state of Idaho to respond by noon on Monday to the same-sex marriage plaintiffs’ emergency motion to dissolve the stay, and clear the way for gay marriage in Idaho. That’s noon…
The plaintiffs in Idaho's same-sex marriage case have filed an emergency motion with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift the stay and directly authorize gay marriages to begin in Idaho; you can read it here. In the motion, attorney Deborah Ferguson wrote, “While…
In three statewide races, Democratic candidates enjoy a significant fundraising advantages heading into the final weeks of the campaign, reports Idaho Education News reporter Kevin Richert, who has been tallying campaign finance reports filed for today’s deadline. Democratic gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff raised — and…
Here’s a link to our full story at spokesman.com on the tumultuous developments today on same-sex marriage in Idaho – from Gov. Butch Otter vowing this morning to continue to fight it, to the U.S. Supreme Court’s order this afternoon lifting a stay, to couples…
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter just issued this statement: “The Supreme Court’s order lifting Justice Kennedy’s stay effectively allows same-sex marriage in Idaho as soon as the 9th Circuit directs compliance with its decision. I disagree with the court’s conclusion, which negates the 2006 vote of…
Bonner County Clerk Ann Dutson-Sater said her county didn't issued any marriage licenses to same-sex couples today; it’s now closed for the three-day weekend, and won’t reopen until Tuesday at 9 a.m. after the Columbus Day holiday. “Our instruction earlier today from Attorney General Wasden…
Latah County has now issued three marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and three more are waiting; the clerk’s office there closes in 11 minutes. “I think there’s going to be six when we finish,” said county Clerk Susan Petersen. She said she believes Latah is…
The Latah County Clerk has issued a marriage license to two females, signaling the start of same-sex marriage in Idaho – even before a final, formalizing order from the 9th Circuit. Latah County Clerk Susan Petersen said on the advice of the Latah County prosecutor…
Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., who’s been watching same-sex marriage cases around the country, said today’s U.S. Supreme Court order means Justice Anthony Kennedy referred the stay question to the full Supreme Court for review, and the…
Phil McGrane, chief deputy Ada County clerk, said the county is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples if it gets the go-ahead from the Idaho Attorney General’s office, but it hasn’t heard anything yet. “It looks like we’re waiting for the 9th Circuit,”…
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court confirms that there is no good reason to further delay allowing all Idaho families to enjoy the dignity, security, and protection that marriage provides,” Shannon Minter, legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said of today’s U.S.…
The U.S. Supreme Court has just issued an order in Idaho's same-sex marriage case; you can read it here. It's not long; it just says, "The application for stay presented to Justice Kennedy and by him referred to the Court is denied. The orders heretofore…
The Associated Press in Washington, D.C. has just sent out this news alert: "Supreme Court lifts hold on same-sex weddings in Idaho"
Before the only debate between Idaho Sen. Jim Risch and his Democratic challenger Nels Mitchell this week, Mitchell tried to shake Risch’s hand, but Risch refused and turned away. “I was surprised,” Mitchell said afterward; so were onlookers. At the end of the debate, with…
Sherri Ybarra, the GOP candidate for state superintendent of schools, has launched a contest on her campaign website asking people to pick a campaign slogan for her, Idaho Education News reports today. “We are looking for something imaginative, smart or just simply great, to ‘stick…
The state of Idaho has filed a reply brief to the U.S. Supreme Court this morning, in response to yesterday afternoon’s filing from the plaintiffs in the same-sex marriage case; you can read it here. Unlike the original motion to Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy…
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