January 2, 2015
Idaho Governor Appeals Gay Marriage Case to US Supreme Court
Jason St. Amand READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court appealing the legalization of same-sex marriage in Idaho, arguing that the state's case is of national importance.
According to the 41-page petition filed Tuesday, Otter's attorneys write that the high court should review Idaho's case alone or in addition to a 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals case also addressing the constitutionality of a same-sex marriage ban.
Otter's main argument is that defining marriage as between one man and one woman is better for children. He also said he believes that states should have the right to define marriage.
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Idaho on Oct. 15 after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Otter's argument.
Otter has since requested the 9th Circuit reconsider its decision.
