Tweets From Reporters And Marriage Supporters Offer Glimpse Into Today’s 7th Circuit Arguments
This morning the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants in same-sex marriage cases from Wisconsin and Indiana. Arguments have concluded — here’s a preliminary glimpse in to what happened in court, via tweets from reporters and marriage equality advocates.
Overall, it looks promising for same-sex marriage supporters.
Judge Posner said you let same sex couples to adopt, suggesting they should be allowed to marry
— Mary Milz (@MaryWTHR) August 26, 2014
Judge Posner to state lawyers defending #Indiana‘s marriage ban in the #7thCircuit today: “You guys are going in circles.” #lgbt
— Hoosiers Unite (@HoosiersUnite) August 26, 2014
First reax from #7thCircuit: well THAT was encouraging. Judge Posner hammered opponents of #marriageequality #lgbt
— John M. Becker (@freedom2marry) August 26, 2014
As we wait for audio from #Indiana #marriage hearing at #7thCircuit, RT this quote from ruling http://t.co/cBI5coLAQU pic.twitter.com/h5moRQTM8e
— freedomtomarry (@freedomtomarry) August 26, 2014
Conservative as he may be, having Judge Posner on the #7thCircuit #ssm case is not good for the State. #LGBT
— David J. Brunell (@DJB_JD) August 26, 2014
MT @HoosiersUnite: Posner— Reagan-appointee—especially critical of denying marriage to same-sex couples w/kids. #7thCircuit #lgbt #Indiana
— Tim Evans (@starwatchtim) August 26, 2014
UPDATE: All three #7thCircuit judges were critical of #Indiana‘s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. #lgbt
— Hoosiers Unite (@HoosiersUnite) August 26, 2014
Reports out of Chicago: Posner, the “wildcard” on 3-judge panel in same-sex appeal, asked tough questions of state officials. #7thcircuit
— Tim Evans (@starwatchtim) August 26, 2014
IN sol gen said if no restrictions why not polygamy? Judge Williams also asked what are limits and boundaries of defining marriage?
— Mary Milz (@MaryWTHR) August 26, 2014
Posner cited several times the # of children of same sex couple – nationally – over 200k and 3k in Indiana
— Mary Milz (@MaryWTHR) August 26, 2014
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UPDATE: Freedom To Marry has “4 great excerpts from court victories being reviewed by the 7th Circuit.”
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Image: Rae & Esther, lead plaintiffs in Indiana marriage case. Photo by Hoosiers Unite via Twitter

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