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Judge strikes down Utah’s 'unconstitutional' same-sex marriage ban
A federal judge in Utah Friday struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, calling it unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby said the law violates gay and lesbian couples' rights to due process and equal protection under the 14th Amendment.Same-sex couples in Utah can begin applying for marriage licenses immediately.The state's ban on same-sex marriage was approved by 66 percent of Utah voters in 2004. Three gay and lesbian couples in Utah filed a lawsuit soon after."The state’s current …
