U.S. Supreme Court DENIES Alabama Extension On Marriage Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request by the state of Alabama to extend a stay on the ruling by a federal judge which struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Take that, Roy Moore.

Forward!

UPDATE - Luther Strange, Attorney General for Alabama issued this statement:

"I regret the Supreme Court’s decision not to stay the federal district court’s ruling until the high court finally settles the issue this summer. In the absence of a stay, there will likely be more confusion in the coming months leading up to the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling on the legality of same-sex marriage. With the lifting of the 14-day stay on February 9, 2015, the U.S. District Court order remains in effect, enjoining me from enforcing Alabama’s laws against same-sex marriage in my official capacity as Attorney General. To clarify my authority in this matter, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office does not issue marriage licenses, perform marriage ceremonies, or issue adoption certificates. The Chief Justice has explained in a public memorandum that probate judges do not report to me. I advise probate judges to talk to their attorneys and associations about how to respond to the ruling. Furthermore, I encourage any state agencies with questions about the ruling in Searcy and Strawser to contact the Governor’s Office."

You'll note the only "confusion" here is Strange's advisement to look to the Governor's office or to Chief Justice Roy Moore for advice on the ruling. Strange knows full well what the ruling means and that marriage equality has come to Alabama.

The only folks "confused" in Alabama are the haters.

Read the order from SCOTUS below:

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