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The Supreme Court issued an order Monday blocking any new same-sex unions while a federal appeals court considers the issue. The order follows a Dec. 20 ruling in U.S. District Court finding that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Since then, more than 900 gay and lesbian couples have married, the Associated Press reported. Ref. USAToday

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Marriage licenses for same-sex couples in Utah can no longer be issued, at least temporarily. The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the state's request to temporarily block enforcement of a recent ruling. The December 20 ruling struck down as unconstitutional a Utah law that banned same-sex marriage.

Hundreds of marriage licenses for same-sex couples have been issued by some Utah counties in the two weeks since the decision was announced. Utah voters approved the law banning same-sex marriage in 2004.

The action does not offer the final word on the constitutionality of the state law. A Denver-based federal appeals court will take up the larger issue on an expedited basis in coming weeks. Ref. CNN

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Stay on same-sex marriage in Utah shows desire for slower process

The Supreme Court's decision to put a hold indicates the court hopes to see a slower, more orderly process. Ref. Source 9

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Utah grappling with legal status of married same-sex couples

State officials are trying to figure out the legal status of married same-sex couples after hold on gay marriage. Ref. Source 8

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Despite Utah's decision, the federal government announced Friday that it will recognize recent same-sex marriages in the state. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert had announced Wednesday that the state will not recognize the 1,000-plus same-sex marriages performed in the state since Dec. 20. Ref. USAToday

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Utahns call for civility in contentious same-sex marriage debate

There isn't much nice going on in the public debate over marriage in Utah. Ref. Source 3

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Utah attorney general to name outside counsel for same-sex marriage appeal

The attorney general's office is expected to name a law firm Thursday to handle Utah's appeal of a court ruling. Ref. Source 6

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LGBT leader promotes message of civility in debate on gay marriage

Kate Kendell, an LGBT leader, spoke about the need for civility in the debate on gay marriage. Ref. Source 1