Michigan same sex marriage Lawsuit goes to Trial

DETROIT—A federal judge stunned the courtroom Wednesday by saying he’ll hold a trial before deciding whether to overturn Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage.

U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman said he won’t make a decision without hearing testimony from experts on whether there’s a legitimate state interest in banning gay marriage. He scheduled a trial for Feb. 25.

For more go to Twincities.com : https://www.twincities.com/national/ci_24319126/michigans-2004-gay-marriage-ban-faces-challenge