Michigan gay marriage ban struck down. 14th court victory in a row post- Windsor decision

A federal judge today, nominated by Ronald Reagan, just struck down Michigan’s ban on gay marriages.

This is the 14th consecutive victory marriage equality advocates have had since last summer’s game-changing Supreme Court decision in US v. Windsor, striking down a key provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Plaintiffs April DeBoer and Jayne Rowze react to the decision:

Plaintiffs April DeBoer and Jayne Rowze react to the Michigan federal court’s decision striking down the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage.

The state of Michigan has filed an appeal, and asked the court to stay the decision until the appeal is concluded.  In the meantime, it appears gay marriage might begin immediately if the stay doesn’t come soon.