A federal judge on Monday ordered Ohio to recognize the unions of same-sex couples performed in other states, striking down a key portion of the state's marriage equality ban. In a 45-page decision, U.S. District Judge Timothy Black concluded that the state's refusal to recognize these marriages violated the plaintiffs' constitutional rights. While the decision does not compel Ohio to perform same-sex marriages, state officials still intend to file an appeal challenging the decision. Black says he intends to issue a delay on his ruling pending the state's appeal.
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