Bush Appointees Split Over Stay of Michigan Marriage Ruling

A panel of three federal judges, all appointed by George W. Bush, were split 2-1 about issuing a stay of the U.S. District Court’s ruling that Michigan must allow same-sex couples to marry. Circuit Judge John M. Rogers and Kentucky Chief District Judge Karen Caldwell voted to grant the state’s motion for a stay, while Circuit Judge Helene White dissented.

The approach of the majority seemed to be “Ours is not to reason why,” as … <Read More>