Crowds are lining up outside the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, which today will hear arguments in six historic same-sex marriage cases spanning four states.
Arguments today begin shortly, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Stay tuned to The New Civil Rights Movement for all the latest updates on today’s historic hearing.
And read our primer to get a good overview of what’s happening today and why it’s important.
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Here’s what it looks like outside the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio right now.
Pro gay marriage demonstration at federal courthouse in Cincinnati pic.twitter.com/EdaweH1r7N
— Dan Sewell (@dansewell) August 6, 2014
Crowd gathers before the 6th Circuit hears gay marriage cases. Live reports coming on @FOX17 News @ 5&6. pic.twitter.com/zLfellZzck
— paul cicchini (@epcicchini) August 6, 2014
Bourke and his partner, together for 32 years, have an adopted son. Kentucky does not recognize gay marriage. pic.twitter.com/9IBmGdAOFS
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 6, 2014
Rules for today’s gay marriage appeals arguments before the 6th Circuit Court in Cincinnati. Very limited seating: pic.twitter.com/XIXQzwUr5h
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 6, 2014
#MarriageEquality is on the docket at the 6th Circuit Court in Cincinnati. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/wpYyLyz3fS
— paul cicchini (@epcicchini) August 6, 2014
Here’s the Courthouse:
Heading into the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals for the gay marriage hearing. No phones inside. See ya later. pic.twitter.com/dxSWUyJiKx
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 6, 2014
Waiting for args to begin in the #6thCircuit, here’s what you need to know about the cases: http://t.co/Ve29RYuFmM pic.twitter.com/v368fsNvK3
— Lambda Legal (@LambdaLegal) August 6, 2014
And here’s what it looked like at Tuesday night’s marriage equality rally:
Last night, Ohioans rallied together in #Cincy to show that we believe in marriage equality! http://t.co/1paIy1wJ5o pic.twitter.com/iVeLoFyIc6
— Why Marriage Matters (@MarriageOH) August 6, 2014
“We will win marriage equality in #Ohio because we’ve built a movement—one that WILL make history.” #6thCircuit #OH4M pic.twitter.com/za1WHR506L
— Why Marriage Matters (@MarriageOH) August 5, 2014
Last night, hundreds gathered in Cincinnati in support of tearing down bans on gay marriage. pic.twitter.com/DcyU2gVotB
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 6, 2014
Dayna Foster and her partner were married in DC but a 2004 referendum in Ohio keeps their union unrecognized in Ohio. pic.twitter.com/Sx9SaOBzCA
— Jody Barr (@FOX19Jody) August 6, 2014
Maritza, w/ her wife Siobhan: “We are only seeking the same protections and responsibilities that come w/ marriage.” pic.twitter.com/xcArZ4suLW
— Why Marriage Matters (@MarriageOH) August 5, 2014
“With your help, America will become the country we all hope and believe it can become!” —@Ted_Strickland #6thCircuit pic.twitter.com/3AaakfgkX4
— Why Marriage Matters (@MarriageOH) August 5, 2014
Jim Obergefell, a true hero for marriage equality, will fight for marriage in the #6thCircuit tomorrow: #OH4M #lgbt pic.twitter.com/MgwLgdQLrT
— Why Marriage Matters (@MarriageOH) August 5, 2014