Discussion: Virginia Judge Won't Delay Gay Marriage Ruling

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Discussion for article #226349

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I’m not sure that a county clerk would have standing to appeal the decision. I would think that only the state A.G. or the governor would.

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The Virginia A.G. and Governor won’t They are for gay marriage

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Chief Justice Roberts will issue a stay - likely after involving the full SCOTUS. The clerk does have standing according to the appellate court - which is why they ruled instead of kicking it back. Apparently VA law supports that determination.

One more step that must be taken before the SCOTUS has no choice but to grant cert to at least one of these cases for the next session…

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My bet is still that SCOTUS won’t grant cert, unless a circuit court or two rule against. No reason to get their hands dirty again if they don’t have to. Which is why I also bet, at this time, that Roberts won’t grant a stay.

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I think that the Clerk would because that is who issues the licenses.