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December 24, 2013

Judge Refuses to Stop Same-Sex Marriages in Utah 
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Same-sex marriages are continuing in Utah after a federal judge refused
to overturn his decision striking down the state's ban. On Monday, U.S.
District Judge Robert Shelby rejected arguments from Utah's attorney
general, saying he stands by his ruling that marriage is a "fundamental
right" for all. Dozens of couples exchanged vows at the city clerk's
office in Salt Lake City.

Dennis Owens: "You know, I don't think it'll change day-to-day life for
us, obviously, but it is nice to know that there's some formal
recognition for the relationship we've created over the last 18 years.
So it's just a nice way to sort of commemorate the relationship that we
share."

Penny Kirby: "And just to have this opportunity in Utah, in our home
state, because we could have gone to California. We could have gone to
another state. But we're Utahns. And that is huge. That's huge. We're
pioneers. I mean, you know, it's so awesome."

 

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