LOUISIANA: Marriage Case Judge Has Heard Enough, Doesn't Want More Briefs

Four weeks ago in New Orleans, federal Judge Martin Feldman surprised both sides when he declared that he would not merely consider the out-of-state marriage recognition case before him, but intended to rule on Louisiana's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage as well. Yesterday Feldman issued an order declining any further briefs or arguments on either issue. He did not say when his ruling will come. The recognition suit was filed by the Forum For Equality Louisiana on behalf of four couples who are legally married on other states.