BREAKING: Obama admin to recognize Utah same-sex marriages

[dbackjon]

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Friday that the federal government will recognize the same-sex marriages that were performed in Utah — despite the state’s decision not to recognize them in the aftermath of a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court.

In a video announcement, Holder says the federal government will recognize the marriages of the more 1,300 couples estimated to have wed in the state, even though Utah Gov. Gary Herbert indicated a letter to staff earlier this week the state won’t recognize the unions pending appeal.

“In the meantime, I am confirming today that, for purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages. These families should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status as the litigation unfolds,” Holder says.


http://www.washingtonblade.com/2014/01/10/breaking-obama-admin-to-recognize-utah-same-sex-marriages/

[joeybee12]

1. Take that! You asshat Herbert!

KNR

[NYC_SKP]

2. KR nt

[Fearless]

3. By law they would have to

Since the federal government has decided to recognize all marriages made in any state, even those on hold in Utah would be recognized and have been since they were granted.