(INDIANAPOLIS STAR) A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Indiana's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional, immediately allowing same-sex couples across the state to receive marriage licenses.
U.S. District Judge Richard Young did not issue a stay on his ruling. Marion County Clerk Beth White said she is prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in her office at the City-County Building in Downtown Indianapolis.
"Chief Judge Richard Young's decision on marriage equality sets forth a clear course of action for this office to follow regarding same-sex marriage licenses.It is my responsibility to uphold court rulings that impact this office and that is what I will do," White said in a release.
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