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