NC Gay Marriage Proponents to Move to Overturn Ban

Same-sex marriage advocates in North Carolina say they will ask a federal judge to quickly strike down the state's ban following the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear appeals of the issue.

American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina legal director Chris Brook said the group will file a request Monday seeking an immediate ruling from Chief U.S. District Judge William L. Osteen, Jr., in Greensboro overturning the state's ban as unconstitutional.

The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it would not review rulings overturning marriage bans in five states, including Virginia. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond in July struck down Virginia's ban. That court has jurisdiction over North Carolina and state Attorney General Roy Cooper has said the ruling is binding here.

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