Supporters of gay rights will be appealing a federal judge’s ruling that supports a ban on same-sex marriage. The decision will be fought in court and in the voting booth.
US District Judge Martin Feldman broke a string of more than 20 court victories for groups seeking same-sex marriage rights.
Now, those supporters will be appealing his ruling, and looking for backing from the politicians who appoint judges to the bench.
Lester Perryman is with the Human Rights Campaign. He was among a group who rallied at Jackson Square after the ruling, pledging the fight is not over.
“People go to court because they are being oppressed by the majority," Perryman said. "We need to make sure that we turn out in the elections to make sure that we elect fair-minded people. And if we’re not doing that then we’ll continue to see situations like this.”
Feldman sided with state attorneys who argued that states have the right to define marriage.
