Federal judge overturns Pennsylvania same-sex marriage ban

[phillygirl]

A federal district court judge struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday, handing gay rights advocates their second legal victory in as many days. Pennsylvania was the last remaining Northeastern state with a same-sex marriage ban on the books.

In the wake of last June’s Supreme Court decision striking down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, U.S. District Court Judge John Jones III said the commonwealth’s version of the law was unconstitutional. The suit was brought on behalf of 23 plaintiffs by the American Civil Liberties Union.
“We are a better people than what these laws represent,” Jones wrote in his ruling, in which he found Pennsylvania’s marriage laws unconstitutional. ”It is time to discard them into the ash heap of history.”
Jones was appointed in 2002 by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the Senate that year, according to his court biography. He also reportedly came recommended by then-Sen. Rick Santorum, noted for his strong opposition to homosexuality.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane (D) had refused to defend the law, so attorneys for the Office of General Counsel, which reports to Gov. Tom Corbett (R), stood in for the state.

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[phillygirl]

Knowing who the judge was, I was pretty certain how this case was gong to shake out. I'm not a fan of his, nor do I think much of his legal acumen, generally.

[Celeste Chalfonte]

Knowing who the judge was, I was pretty certain how this case was gong to shake out. I'm not a fan of his, nor do I think much of his legal acumen, generally.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Apparently this judge falls into that category, since I respect your assessment of him as a jurist.

[Hondo]

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Apparently this judge falls into that category, since I respect your assessment of him as a jurist.

He also presided over Kitzmiller v Dover Schools. She didn't like that one either.

[phillygirl]

He also presided over Kitzmiller v Dover Schools. She didn't like that one either.

Good memory!

he's a self-important jackass. I smell a book in his picture...I'm thinking that he's holding out for the t.v. movie.

[Celeste Chalfonte]

Good memory!

he's a self-important jackass. I smell a book in his picture...I'm thinking that he's holding out for the t.v. movie.

Why was he wrong in Kitzmiller? It's not my area of law, but in the short version, I didn't see a flaw in the reasoning.

[Hondo]

Good memory!

he's a self-important jackass. I smell a book in his picture...I'm thinking that he's holding out for the t.v. movie.

To be honest, I didn't remember about Kitzmiller. The judge's name sounded familiar though, and when I looked him up I remembered our brief conversation in Gettysburg about it. It was the same night you proved that you don't know anything about Guinness and that you love fruity umbrella drinks. I don't hold that against you though.

[Hondo]

Why was he wrong in Kitzmiller? It's not my area of law, but in the short version, I didn't see a flaw in the reasoning.

He wasn't wrong. Don't listen to anything she says, it's all ridiculous puffery.

[Frostbit]

He wasn't wrong. Don't listen to anything she says, it's all ridiculous puffery.

Philly's a puffer?

[phillygirl]

To be honest, I didn't remember about Kitzmiller. The judge's name sounded familiar though, and when I looked him up I remembered our brief conversation in Gettysburg about it. It was the same night you proved that you don't know anything about Guinness and that you love fruity umbrella drinks. I don't hold that against you though.

I like fruity drinks that don't taste like coconut. I like Guinness that doesn't taste like the lines haven't been cleaned in 3 years. I leave the umbrellas to you.

[Novaheart]

Philly's a puffer?

Is that the same as a fluffier?

[Novaheart]

I like fruity drinks that don't taste like coconut. I like Guinness that doesn't taste like the lines haven't been cleaned in 3 years. I leave the umbrellas to you.

Why when I was a child, we drank Kamikazes. Uphill and barefoot.