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Idaho Marriages On Hold, But Nevada Moves Forward

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy granted Idaho's request for a stay on yesterday's order striking down the state's marriage ban, as attorneys for the state's Republican leadership prepare to appeal.

Sunnivie Brydum

<p>Sunnivie is an award-winning journalist and the managing editor at <em>The Advocate</em>. A proud spouse and puppy-parent, Sunnivie strives to queer up the world of reporting while covering the politics of equality daily.</p>

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Sunnivie Brydum

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October 08 2014 1:47 PM EST

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UPDATE: Marriage Equality Back On in Nevada

Same-sex couples in Idaho will have to wait a bit longer before they can legally marry, after the U.S. Supreme Court this morning placed a hold on a lower court's decision striking down marriage bans in the state.

The Washington Blade reports that Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is responsible for overseeing requests from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, granted Idaho officials' request for an emergency stay of yesterday's ruling from the Ninth Circuit, which found Idaho's ban on same-sex marriages to be unconstitutional.

Hours after that ruling came down, attorneys representing Idaho Governor Butch Otter, and Attorney General Tom Horne — both Republicans — asked the high court to place a hold on the ruling as the state prepares to request a rehearing from the full Ninth Circuit, reports SCOTUSBlog. That petition, which will request what is known as an en banc hearing, is the next step in the appeals process, though notably, other states defending marriage bans, like Utah, have skipped the optional en banc request and petitioned the Supreme Court directly.

The one-page order will, for the time being, allow Idaho to continue refusing to perform or recognize same-sex marriages "pending further order" from Kennedy or from the full Supreme Court.