Florida set to legalise gay marriage after Supreme Court refuses to block

The US Supreme Court has refused to block same-sex marriages in Florida.

Although Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage was ruled unconstitutional in August, a stay was placed on the ruling pending appeal.

In a ruling made on Friday (December 19), the Supreme Court voted 7-2 to refuse a request for a second stay to be placed on gay marriages, which means that gay couples will be able to legally marry in Florida when the stay currently in place expires on January 6.

“We are thrilled the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the State’s request to delay marriages in Florida,” said Nadine Smith, CEO of Equality Florida.

“Every day of delay is another day of harm experienced by thousands of loving and committed same-sex couples in Florida. It’s time to break out the wedding bells! We look forward to January 6th being a special day — Florida is ready for the freedom to marry,” she added.

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