"It remains the State’s position that the institution of marriage should be defined by the voters of South Dakota and not the federal courts. Because this case presents substantial legal questions and substantial public interest the Federal Court has stayed its judgment allowing South Dakota law to remain in effect pending the appeal." - GOP South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, in a statement posted to his
state website. Jackley was first appointed attorney general in 2009, winning reelection in 2010 and 2014. He is the president-elect of the National Association of Attorneys General, which is currently headed by Mississippi AG Jim Hood.
RELATED: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over seven states. Appeals from Arkansas and Missouri
are pending.
Labels: Eighth Circuit Court, Marty Jackley, South Dakota
